St Mary’s College of Maryland G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

How Much of SMCM's Tuition Will the G.I. Bill® Cover?

How much will you pay to attend St Mary's College of Maryland? Below you can review how much of your expenses at SMCM the GI Bill® will cover.

Do I Really Need to do Research About the G.I. Bill®?

Did you know that G.I. Bill® funding has a cap? Below you'll find out if the entire cost of attendance at SMCM 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!

Attend St Mary's College of Maryland as a Veteran and Walk Away With at Least $3

Thanks to the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (assuming you fully qualify), we expect your yearly benefits to exceed your cost to attend St Mary's College of Maryland by at least $3.

Veteran Sticker Price	$31,209
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits	$31,212
Total In Your Pocket	$3

Public College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

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

Veteran Tuition And Fees	$15,124
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*	$15,124
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

It appears as though St Mary's College of Maryland participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, but we could not determine if there are restrictions of this participation. 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 so check with the college.

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

St Mary's College of Maryland awarded a total of $4,019 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was awarded to just one veteran for a total award of $8,038, 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 $200, St Mary's College of Maryland falls below the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$200 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$200 per credit

Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with St Mary's College of Maryland 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 St Mary's College of Maryland thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $197. 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	$15,285
Post-9/11 Benefit	$15,088
Total Out Of Pocket	$197

A MHA of $1,886 is likely the largest benefit paid directly to you.

Your Books and Supplies are Likely Covered

Your book stipend of $1000 more than covers what St Mary's College of Maryland estimates your expenses to be ($800).

Supplies Expenses	$800
Post-9/11 Benefit	$1,000
Total In Your Pocket	$200

Not Happy With This College? Is St Mary's College of Maryland not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.

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