Wheaton College Illinois G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

How Much of Wheaton College Illinois' Tuition Will the G.I. Bill® Cover?

How much will you pay to attend Wheaton College Illinois? Below you can review how much of your expenses at Wheaton College Illinois the GI Bill® will cover.

Isn't G.I. Bill® Coverage All the Same?

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

Veterans Typically Attend Wheaton College Illinois for no More Than $14,481

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend Wheaton College Illinois should not be more than $14,481.

Veteran Sticker Price	$52,940
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits	$38,459
Total Out Of Pocket	$14,481

Private College Tuition Not Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

Even if you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Wheaton College Illinois will not be fully covered. Wheaton College Illinois charges $39,100 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	$39,100
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*	$20,235
Total Out Of Pocket	$18,865
*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 Wheaton College Illinois 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.

Wheaton College Illinois awarded a total of $193,119 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 29 veterans for an average award of $6,659 ($13,319 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 $1,629, Wheaton College Illinois falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$1,629 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$1,629 per credit

Your Living Expenses Likely Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what Wheaton College Illinois thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $4,184. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses	$13,040
Post-9/11 Benefit	$17,224
Total In Your Pocket	$4,184

A MHA of $2,153 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 Wheaton College Illinois 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 Wheaton College Illinois not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.

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