Purdue University - Main Campus G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

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

How much will you pay to attend Purdue University - Main Campus? Below you can review how much of your expenses at Purdue 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 Purdue 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 Purdue University - Main Campus for no More Than $696

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend Purdue University - Main Campus should not be more than $696.

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 - Main Campus will consider you an in-state student anyways and you will be fully covered.

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

Purdue University - Main Campus awarded a total of $235,400 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 39 veterans for an average award of $6,036 ($12,072 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 Purdue University - Main Campus. Remember, contributions from the college will be matched by the VA.

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 $348, Purdue University - Main Campus falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$348 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$948 per credit

Your Living Expenses May Not Be Fully Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what Purdue University - Main Campus thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $696. It is possible that your actual living expenses will be covered if you live more frugally than what the college expects.

Your Books and Supplies are Likely Covered

Your book stipend of $1000 more than covers what Purdue University - Main Campus estimates your expenses to be ($1,000).