Bridgewater College G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

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

How much will you pay to attend Bridgewater? Below you can review how much of your expenses at Bridgewater College 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 Bridgewater College 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 Bridgewater College for no More Than $18,399

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend Bridgewater College should not be more than $18,399.

Veteran Sticker Price	$51,650
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits	$33,251
Total Out Of Pocket	$18,399

Private College Tuition Not Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

Even if you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Bridgewater College will not be fully covered. Bridgewater College charges $37,720 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	$37,720
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*	$20,235
Total Out Of Pocket	$17,485
*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 Bridgewater College 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.

Bridgewater College awarded a total of $88,749 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 19 veterans for an average award of $4,671 ($9,342 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 $1,270, Bridgewater College falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$1,270 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$1,270 per credit

Your Living Expenses May Not Be Fully Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what Bridgewater College thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $764. 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	$12,780
Post-9/11 Benefit	$12,016
Total Out Of Pocket	$764

A MHA of $1,502 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 Bridgewater College estimates your expenses to be ($1,150).

Supplies Expenses	$1,150
Post-9/11 Benefit	$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket	$150

Not Happy With This College? Is Bridgewater College not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.

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