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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.

Veteran Sticker Price$23,272
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$22,576
Total Out Of Pocket$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.

Veteran Tuition And Fees$9,992
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$9,992
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 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.

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

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.

Degree LevelDivision or SchoolMax Number of StudentsMax Contribution (after matching)Tuition After Max Contribution
AllAll50$14,000$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 $348, Purdue University - Main Campus falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$348 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$948 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with Purdue University - Main Campus to see if that policy is true for part-time students as well.

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.

Off Campus Living Expenses$12,280
Post-9/11 Benefit$11,584
Total Out Of Pocket$696
A MHA of $1,448 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 Purdue University - Main Campus estimates your expenses to be ($1,000).

Supplies Expenses$1,000
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total In Your Pocket-$0
Not Happy With This College? Is Purdue University - Main Campus not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
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