National Louis University G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

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

How much will you pay to attend National Louis University? Below you can review how much of your expenses at NLU 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 NLU 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 National Louis University for no More Than $2,596

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend National Louis University should not be more than $2,596.

Veteran Sticker Price	$34,989
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits	$32,393
Total Out Of Pocket	$2,596

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by National Louis 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	$14,169
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*	$14,169
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

National Louis 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.

National Louis University awarded a total of $5,196 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 5 veterans for an average award of $1,039 ($2,078 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 $430, National Louis University falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$430 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$430 per credit

Your Living Expenses May Not Be Fully Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what National Louis University thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $3,596. It is possible that your actual living expenses will be covered if you live more frugally than what the college expects.

Off Campus Living Expenses	$20,820
Post-9/11 Benefit	$17,224
Total Out Of Pocket	$3,596

A MHA of $2,153 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 National Louis University estimates your expenses to be ($0).

Supplies Expenses	$0
Post-9/11 Benefit	$1,000
Total In Your Pocket	$1,000

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

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