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Northwestern State University of Louisiana G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Will You go to Northwestern State University of Louisiana for Free Thanks to the G.I. Bill®?

How much will attending Northwestern State University of Louisiana cost you? Below you'll find a breakdown of the G.I. Bill® tuition assistance and more for Northwestern State University of Louisiana.

Why is the G.I. Bill® Important?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if Northwestern State University of Louisiana's tuition is covered. Be sure to check out the G.I. Bill® information for each school you're considering because each school's coverage varies.

Veterans Typically Attend Northwestern State University of Louisiana for no More Than $6,599

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend Northwestern State University of Louisiana should not be more than $6,599.

Veteran Sticker Price$24,927
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$18,328
Total Out Of Pocket$6,599

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Northwestern State University of Louisiana will be fully covered. You will not need to rely on a Yellow Ribbon award or institutional aid to cover these costs.

Veteran Tuition And Fees$8,672
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$8,672
Total In Your Pocket-$0
*Note: The tuition benefit is capped at the lessor of the actual tuition charged to you or $20,235.
Remember, some forms of aid such as Pell Grants are awarded in addition to your Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits so be sure to fill out your FASA forms.

Yellow Ribbon Participation Could Not Be Determined

Unfortunately, it looks like Northwestern State University of Louisiana does not participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program. If you have tuition and fees charges that are not covered by your Post-9/11 benefits, you will have to pay some tuition out of pocket unless you qualify for other financial aid.

Questions to Ask the Admissions Department

Per Credit Fees and the Active Duty Tuition Assistance Cap

With a per credit charge for in-state students of $412, Northwestern State University of Louisiana falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$412 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$412 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with Northwestern State University of Louisiana to see if that policy is true for part-time students as well.

Your Living Expenses May Not Be Fully Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what Northwestern State University of Louisiana thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $6,299. It is possible that your actual living expenses will be covered if you live more frugally than what the college expects.

Off Campus Living Expenses$14,955
Post-9/11 Benefit$8,656
Total Out Of Pocket$6,299
A MHA of $1,082 is likely the largest benefit paid directly to you.

Your Books and Supplies are Not Fully Covered

Your book stipend of $1000 will not cover what Northwestern State University of Louisiana estimates your expenses to be ($1,300).

Supplies Expenses$1,300
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket$300
Not Happy With This College? Is Northwestern State University of Louisiana not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
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