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VanderCook College of Music G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Will You go to VanderCook College of Music for Free Thanks to the G.I. Bill®?

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

What's in it for me?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if VanderCook College of Music'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 VanderCook College of Music for no More Than $4,141

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend VanderCook College of Music should not be more than $4,141.

Veteran Sticker Price$42,600
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$38,459
Total Out Of Pocket$4,141

Private College Tuition Not Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

Even if you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by VanderCook College of Music will not be fully covered. VanderCook College of Music charges $29,800 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$29,800
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$20,235
Total Out Of Pocket$9,565
*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 VanderCook College of Music 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 $1,168, VanderCook College of Music falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$1,168 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$1,168 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap

Your Living Expenses Likely Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what VanderCook College of Music thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $5,624. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses$11,600
Post-9/11 Benefit$17,224
Total In Your Pocket$5,624
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 VanderCook College of Music 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 VanderCook College of Music not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
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