Colgate University G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Will You go to Colgate University for Free Thanks to the G.I. Bill®?

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

What's in it for me?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if Colgate University'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 Colgate University for no More Than $45,169

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend Colgate University should not be more than $45,169.

Private College Tuition Not Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

Even if you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Colgate University will not be fully covered. Colgate University charges $60,015 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 Colgate University participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, it places some limitations on the awards it grants, so your participation in this program is not guaranteed.

Colgate University awarded a total of $168,519 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 14 veterans for an average award of $12,037 ($24,074 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 Colgate University. 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 $1,864, Colgate University falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$1,864 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$1,864 per credit

Your Living Expenses May Not Be Fully Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what Colgate University thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $5,334. 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 Not Fully Covered

Your book stipend of $1000 will not cover what Colgate University estimates your expenses to be ($1,055).