Bowdoin College G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

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

How much will you pay to attend Bowdoin College? Below you can review how much of your expenses at Bowdoin 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 Bowdoin 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 Bowdoin College for no More Than $36,853

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend Bowdoin College should not be more than $36,853.

Private College Tuition Not Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

Even if you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Bowdoin College will not be fully covered. Bowdoin College charges $56,350 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.

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 Bowdoin College participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, it places some limitations on the awards it grants, so your participation in this program is not guaranteed.

Bowdoin College awarded a total of $148,144 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 11 veterans for an average award of $13,468 ($26,935 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 Bowdoin College. Remember, contributions from the college will be matched by the VA.

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 $1,090, Bowdoin College falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$1,090 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$1,090 per credit

Your Living Expenses May Not Be Fully Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what Bowdoin College thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $898. It is possible that your actual living expenses will be covered if you live more frugally than what the college expects.

Your Books and Supplies are Likely Covered

Your book stipend of $1000 more than covers what Bowdoin College estimates your expenses to be ($840).