LIU Post G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

How Much of LIU Post's Tuition Will the G.I. Bill® Cover?

How much will you pay to attend LIU Post? Below you can review how much of your expenses at LIU Post the GI Bill® will cover.

Do I Really Need to do Research About the G.I. Bill®?

Did you know that G.I. Bill® funding has a cap? Below you'll find out if the entire cost of attendance at LIU Post 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!

Veterans Typically Attend LIU Post for no More Than $17,889

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend LIU Post should not be more than $17,889.

Private College Tuition Not Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

Even if you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by LIU Post will not be fully covered. LIU Post charges $39,136 a year for tuition and fees but your maximum Post-9/11 benefit is only $20,235. In order to make up the shortfall you will need some additional aid from the college and/or government.

Yellow Ribbon Program

It appears as though LIU Post 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.

LIU Post awarded a total of $82,113 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 15 veterans for an average award of $5,474 ($10,948 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 $1,160, LIU Post falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$1,160 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$1,160 per credit

Your Living Expenses Likely Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what LIU Post thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $2,012. 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 LIU Post estimates your expenses to be ($2,000).