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Northwest University G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

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

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

Isn't G.I. Bill® Coverage All the Same?

Did you know that G.I. Bill® funding has a cap? Below you'll find out if the entire cost of attendance at Northwest University 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 Northwest University for no More Than $3,473

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend Northwest University should not be more than $3,473.

Veteran Sticker Price$46,900
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$43,427
Total Out Of Pocket$3,473

Private College Tuition Not Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

Even if you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Northwest University will not be fully covered. Northwest University charges $33,980 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$33,980
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$20,235
Total Out Of Pocket$13,745
*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 But With Limitations

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. While Northwest University participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, it places some limitations on the awards it grants, so your participation in this program is not guaranteed.

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

Northwest University awarded a total of $58,947 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 15 veterans for an average award of $3,930 ($7,860 after government matching).

The following table may show you how likely you are to have outstanding tuition costs covered by the Yellow Ribbon Program at Northwest University. Remember, contributions from the college will be matched by the VA.

Degree LevelDivision or SchoolMax Number of StudentsMax Contribution (after matching)Tuition After Max Contribution
AllAllunlimited$13,800$0

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 $1,400, Northwest University falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$1,400 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$1,400 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap

Your Living Expenses Likely Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what Northwest University thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $10,172. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses$12,020
Post-9/11 Benefit$22,192
Total In Your Pocket$10,172
A MHA of $2,774 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 Northwest University estimates your expenses to be ($900).

Supplies Expenses$900
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total In Your Pocket$100
Not Happy With This College? Is Northwest University not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
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