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Samuel Merritt University G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

How Much of Samuel Merritt University's Tuition Will the G.I. Bill® Cover?

How much will you pay to attend Samuel Merritt University? Below you can review how much of your expenses at Samuel Merritt University the GI Bill® will cover.

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Did you know that G.I. Bill® funding has a cap? Below you'll find out if the entire cost of attendance at Samuel Merritt University is covered. This data varies for each school so be sure to check out G.I. Bill® information for each school you're interested in!

Net Price for Veterans at Samuel Merritt University

We wanted to help you estimate your out-of-pocket costs to attend Samuel Merritt University but we did not have enough data to give you a final tally.

Veteran Sticker Priceno data
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$48,923
Total Out Of Pocketno data

Private College Tuition Not Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

Even if you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Samuel Merritt University will not be fully covered. Samuel Merritt University charges $51,335 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$51,335
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$20,235
Total Out Of Pocket$31,100
*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 Samuel Merritt 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.

Samuel Merritt University awarded a total of $49,862 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 12 veterans for an average award of $4,155 ($8,310 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 Samuel Merritt 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
AllAllunlimited$10,000$21,100

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 $1,084, Samuel Merritt University falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$1,084 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$1,084 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap

Your Living Expenses

We wanted to compare your MHA against what the college believes it should cost you to live, but we do not have enough data.

Off Campus Living Expensesno data
Post-9/11 Benefit$27,688
Total Out Of Pocketno data
A MHA of $3,461 is likely the largest benefit paid directly to you.

Books and Supplies Expenses

We wanted to compare your book stipend to what Samuel Merritt University estimates your expenses to be but we do not have enough data. In general, these charges balance each other out though.

Supplies Expensesno data
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total Out Of Pocketno data
Not Happy With This College? Is Samuel Merritt University not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
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