Purdue University Fort Wayne G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

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

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

Why is the G.I. Bill® Important?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if PFW'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 Purdue University Fort Wayne as a Veteran and Walk Away With at Least $486

Thanks to the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (assuming you fully qualify), we expect your yearly benefits to exceed your cost to attend Purdue University Fort Wayne by at least $486.

Veteran Sticker Price	$22,244
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits	$22,730
Total In Your Pocket	$486

Public College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

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

Veteran Tuition And Fees	$8,730
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*	$8,730
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 Purdue University Fort Wayne 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.

Purdue University Fort Wayne awarded a total of $1,800 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was awarded to just one veteran for a total award of $3,599, 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 $291, Purdue University Fort Wayne falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$291 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$699 per credit

Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with Purdue University Fort Wayne 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 Purdue University Fort Wayne thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $726. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses	$12,274
Post-9/11 Benefit	$13,000
Total In Your Pocket	$726

A MHA of $1,625 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 Purdue University Fort Wayne 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 Purdue University Fort Wayne not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.

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