George Mason University G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

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

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

Why is the G.I. Bill® Important?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if GMU'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 George Mason University as a Veteran and Walk Away With at Least $1,476

Thanks to the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (assuming you fully qualify), we expect your yearly benefits to exceed your cost to attend George Mason University by at least $1,476.

Public College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you live in Virginia and you qualify for full benefits, your tuition and fees will be covered by your Post-9/11 benefits. If you live outside of Virginia and it has been less than three years since your discharge George Mason University will consider you an in-state student anyways and you will be fully covered.

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 George Mason 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.

George Mason University awarded a total of $193,579 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 42 veterans for an average award of $4,609 ($9,218 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 George Mason 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 $542, George Mason University falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$542 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$1,520 per credit

Your Living Expenses Likely Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what George Mason University thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $1,754. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Your Books and Supplies are Not Fully Covered

Your book stipend of $1000 will not cover what George Mason University estimates your expenses to be ($1,278).