by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Northwestern Polytechnic University will the G.I. Bill® cover? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at Northwestern Polytechnic University. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $8,775 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $8,775 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Tuition and fees here fall within the annual Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefit, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at Northwestern Polytechnic University.
San Francisco Bay University participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, which can cover tuition and fees beyond the Post-9/11 GI Bill® cap through matching funds from the school and the VA.
Seat counts and matching amounts change by program each year; verify the details with the schools military and veteran services team.
Active-duty service members using DoD Tuition Assistance are capped at $250 per credit hour. The chart below shows whether the per-credit charge at Northwestern Polytechnic University falls under that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $910 |  |
| Out-of-state | $910 | |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at Northwestern Polytechnic University.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $12,000 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $3,774/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $30,192 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $18,192 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; Northwestern Polytechnic University estimates these costs at about $1,210, leaving about $210 out of pocket.
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GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at benefits.va.gov/gibill.