Portland State University G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

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

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

What's in it for me?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if Portland State 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.

Attend Portland State University as a Veteran and Walk Away With at Least $3,290

Thanks to the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (assuming you fully qualify), we expect your yearly benefits to exceed your cost to attend Portland State University by at least $3,290.

Veteran Sticker Price	$27,458
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits	$30,748
Total In Your Pocket	$3,290

Public College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you live in Oregon and you qualify for full benefits, your tuition and fees will be covered by your Post-9/11 benefits. If you live outside of Oregon and it has been less than three years since your discharge Portland State University will consider you an in-state student anyways and you will be fully covered.

Veteran Tuition And Fees	$9,548
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*	$9,548
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 Program Participant With No Limitations

Portland State University participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program and does not place limitations on the awards it grants. You must still apply for and be accepted so contact the college. 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 that should result in no out of pocket costs related to tuition and fees.

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

Portland State University awarded a total of $513,811 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 100 veterans for an average award of $5,138 ($10,276 after government matching).

Questions to Ask the Admissions Department

Which programs and majors (if any) participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program and how do I apply?

Per Credit Fees and the Active Duty Tuition Assistance Cap

With a per credit charge for in-state students of $188, Portland State University falls below the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$188 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$608 per credit

Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with Portland State University to see if that policy is true for part-time students as well.

Your Living Expenses Likely Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what Portland State University thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $3,490. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses	$16,710
Post-9/11 Benefit	$20,200
Total In Your Pocket	$3,490

A MHA of $2,525 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 Portland State University estimates your expenses to be ($1,200).

Supplies Expenses	$1,200
Post-9/11 Benefit	$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket	$200

Not Happy With This College? Is Portland State University not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.

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