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Northwestern University G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

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

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

What's in it for me?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if Northwestern University'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 University for no More Than $42,824

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 University should not be more than $42,824.

Veteran Sticker Price$81,283
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$38,459
Total Out Of Pocket$42,824

Private College Tuition Not Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

Even if you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Northwestern University will not be fully covered. Northwestern University charges $58,701 a year for tuition and fees but your maximum Post-9/11 benefit is only $20,235. In order to make up the shortfall you will need some additional aid from the college and/or government.

Veteran Tuition And Fees$58,701
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$20,235
Total Out Of Pocket$38,466
*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 Program Participant But With Limitations

If you have tuition and fees charges that are not covered by your Post-9/11 benefits, you may be able to get additional assistance in the form of a Yellow Ribbon Award. While Northwestern University participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, it places some limitations on the awards it grants, so your participation in this program is not guaranteed.

Remember, only veterans who qualify for full Post-9/11 benefits are eligible to participate in a Yellow Ribbon program.

Northwestern University awarded a total of $708,911 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 60 veterans for an average award of $11,815 ($23,630 after government matching).

The following table may show you how likely you are to have outstanding tuition costs covered by the Yellow Ribbon Program at Northwestern University. Remember, contributions from the college will be matched by the VA.

Degree LevelDivision or SchoolMax Number of StudentsMax Contribution (after matching)Tuition After Max Contribution
UndergraduateAll except continuing studiesunlimitedunlimited$0
GraduateBienen School of Music1$6,000$32,466
GraduateDeptartment of Physical Therapy3$20,000$18,466
Graduate, DoctoralThe Graduate Schoolunlimited$24,000$14,466
Graduate (MBA)Kellogg School of Management50$30,000$8,466
GraduateMedill School5$20,000$18,466

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 $6,901, Northwestern University falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$6,901 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$6,901 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap

Your Living Expenses May Not Be Fully Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what Northwestern University thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $3,696. 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$20,920
Post-9/11 Benefit$17,224
Total Out Of Pocket$3,696
A MHA of $2,153 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 University estimates your expenses to be ($1,662).

Supplies Expenses$1,662
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket$662
Not Happy With This College? Is Northwestern University not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
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