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Rhode Island School of Design G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

How Much of Rhode Island School of Design's Tuition Will the G.I. Bill® Cover?

How much will you pay to attend Rhode Island School of Design? Below you can review how much of your expenses at Rhode Island School of Design 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 Rhode Island School of Design 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 Rhode Island School of Design for no More Than $37,253

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend Rhode Island School of Design should not be more than $37,253.

Veteran Sticker Price$75,520
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$38,267
Total Out Of Pocket$37,253

Private College Tuition Not Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

Even if you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Rhode Island School of Design will not be fully covered. Rhode Island School of Design charges $54,890 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$54,890
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$20,235
Total Out Of Pocket$34,655
*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 Rhode Island School of Design 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.

Rhode Island School of Design awarded a total of $41,928 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 3 veterans for an average award of $13,976 ($27,952 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 Rhode Island School of Design. 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
AllAll10$20,000$14,655

Questions to Ask the Admissions Department

Per Credit Fees and the Active Duty Tuition Assistance Cap

We wanted to talk to you about the per credit fees at Rhode Island School of Design and whether or not they fall below the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel. This information was not available.

Your Living Expenses May Not Be Fully Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what Rhode Island School of Design thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $898. 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$17,930
Post-9/11 Benefit$17,032
Total Out Of Pocket$898
A MHA of $2,129 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 Rhode Island School of Design estimates your expenses to be ($2,700).

Supplies Expenses$2,700
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket$1,700
Not Happy With This College? Is Rhode Island School of Design not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
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