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Loyola University Chicago G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Will You go to Loyola University Chicago for Free Thanks to the G.I. Bill®?

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

What's in it for me?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if Loyola University Chicago'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.

Veterans Typically Attend Loyola University Chicago for no More Than $22,209

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend Loyola University Chicago should not be more than $22,209.

Veteran Sticker Price$60,668
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$38,459
Total Out Of Pocket$22,209

Private College Tuition Not Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

Even if you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Loyola University Chicago will not be fully covered. Loyola University Chicago charges $46,060 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.

Veteran Tuition And Fees$46,060
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$20,235
Total Out Of Pocket$25,825
*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 Loyola University Chicago 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.

Loyola University Chicago awarded a total of $463,567 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 78 veterans for an average award of $5,943 ($11,886 after government matching).

Questions to Ask the Admissions Department

Per Credit Fees and the Active Duty Tuition Assistance Cap

With a per credit charge for in-state students of $840, Loyola University Chicago falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$840 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$840 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap

Your Living Expenses Likely Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what Loyola University Chicago thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $3,816. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses$13,408
Post-9/11 Benefit$17,224
Total In Your Pocket$3,816
A MHA of $2,153 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 Loyola University Chicago estimates your expenses to be ($1,200).

Supplies Expenses$1,200
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket$200
Not Happy With This College? Is Loyola University Chicago not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
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