Fort Lewis College G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

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

How much will you pay to attend Fort Lewis College? Below you can review how much of your expenses at Fort Lewis 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 Fort Lewis 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!

Attend Fort Lewis College as a Veteran and Walk Away With at Least $860

Thanks to the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (assuming you fully qualify), we expect your yearly benefits to exceed your cost to attend Fort Lewis College by at least $860.

Veteran Sticker Price	$23,956
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits	$24,816
Total In Your Pocket	$860

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Fort Lewis College 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	$8,896
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*	$8,896
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

It appears as though Fort Lewis 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.

Fort Lewis College awarded a total of $16,454 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 6 veterans for an average award of $2,742 ($5,485 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 $294, Fort Lewis College falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$294 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$738 per credit

Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with Fort Lewis College 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 Fort Lewis College thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $1,100. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses	$13,820
Post-9/11 Benefit	$14,920
Total In Your Pocket	$1,100

A MHA of $1,865 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 Fort Lewis College estimates your expenses to be ($1,240).

Supplies Expenses	$1,240
Post-9/11 Benefit	$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket	$240

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

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