Grand Valley State University G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

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

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

Why is the G.I. Bill® Important?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if GVSU'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 Grand Valley State University as a Veteran and Walk Away With at Least $5,052

Thanks to the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (assuming you fully qualify), we expect your yearly benefits to exceed your cost to attend Grand Valley State University by at least $5,052.

Veteran Sticker Price	$23,556
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits	$28,608
Total In Your Pocket	$5,052

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Grand Valley State University 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	$13,576
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*	$13,576
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 With No Limitations

Grand Valley State University participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program and does not place limitations on the awards it grants. You must still apply for and be accepted so contact the college. 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 that should result in no out of pocket costs related to tuition and fees.

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

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 $570, Grand Valley State University falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$570 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$805 per credit

Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with Grand Valley State University 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 Grand Valley State University thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $4,792. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses	$9,240
Post-9/11 Benefit	$14,032
Total In Your Pocket	$4,792

A MHA of $1,754 is likely the largest benefit paid directly to you.

Your Books and Supplies are Likely Covered

Your book stipend of $1000 more than covers what Grand Valley State University estimates your expenses to be ($740).

Supplies Expenses	$740
Post-9/11 Benefit	$1,000
Total In Your Pocket	$260

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

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