Western Nevada College G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Will you go to WNC for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.

• What Veterans Pay Out of Pocket
• How Tuition Is Covered
• Yellow Ribbon Participation
• Per-Credit Charges and Tuition Assistance
• Housing Allowance Coverage
• Books & Supplies Coverage
• Veteran Benefit Dollars
• References

Attend Western Nevada College as a Veteran With Little to No Tuition Out of Pocket

Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending WNC. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.

Public College Tuition Covered in Full by the Post-9/11 GI Bill®

At public institutions the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays in-state tuition and fees in full, meaning most eligible veterans pay no tuition at WNC.

Yellow Ribbon Participation Could Not Be Determined

WNC is not listed as a Yellow Ribbon participant in current federal reporting. If you need benefits beyond the Post-9/11 cap, ask the schools veteran services office whether any programs participate.

Active-Duty Tuition Assistance and Per-Credit Cost

For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether WNC is below that cap.

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$14
Out-of-state	$14

Housing Allowance Coverage

The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at WNC.

For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.

Your Books and Supplies Are Likely Covered

With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $840 in supply costs at WNC, so the stipend covers them in full.

GI Bill® and Tuition Assistance Paid at Western Nevada College

Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to WNC.

Roughly 66 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $190,415.

GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.

Helpful Veteran Links

• WNC Veteran & Military Services
• Back to WNC Net Price
• Continue to WNC Value for Your Money
• File a complaint with the VA

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• VA GI Bill® Comparison Tool
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

More about our data sources and methodologies.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at benefits.va.gov/gibill.