College of Western Idaho G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Will You go to College of Western Idaho for Free Thanks to the G.I. Bill®?

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

Why is the G.I. Bill® Important?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if College of Western Idaho'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.

Attend College of Western Idaho as a Veteran and Walk Away With at Least $224

Thanks to the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (assuming you fully qualify), we expect your yearly benefits to exceed your cost to attend College of Western Idaho by at least $224.

Veteran Sticker Price	$17,320
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits	$17,544
Total In Your Pocket	$224

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by College of Western Idaho will be fully covered. You will not need to rely on a Yellow Ribbon award or institutional aid to cover these costs.

Veteran Tuition And Fees	$4,336
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*	$4,336
Total In Your Pocket	-$0
*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 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 College of Western Idaho participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, it places some limitations on the awards it grants, so your participation in this program is not guaranteed.

Remember, only veterans who qualify for full Post-9/11 benefits are eligible to participate in a Yellow Ribbon program.

The following table may show you how likely you are to have outstanding tuition costs covered by the Yellow Ribbon Program at College of Western Idaho. Remember, contributions from the college will be matched by the VA.

Degree Level	Division or School	Max Number of Students	Max Contribution (after matching)	Tuition After Max Contribution
All	All	20	$1,968	$0

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 $189, College of Western Idaho falls below the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$189 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$306 per credit

Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with College of Western Idaho to see if that policy is true for part-time students as well.

Your Living Expenses Likely Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what College of Western Idaho thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $762. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses	$11,446
Post-9/11 Benefit	$12,208
Total In Your Pocket	$762

A MHA of $1,526 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 College of Western Idaho estimates your expenses to be ($1,538).

Supplies Expenses	$1,538
Post-9/11 Benefit	$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket	$538

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

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