Salem State University G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

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

How much will you pay to attend Salem State? Below you can review how much of your expenses at Salem State 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 Salem State 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!

Attend Salem State University as a Veteran and Walk Away With at Least $10,912

Thanks to the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (assuming you fully qualify), we expect your yearly benefits to exceed your cost to attend Salem State University by at least $10,912.

Veteran Sticker Price	$27,123
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits	$38,035
Total In Your Pocket	$10,912

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Salem State 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	$11,675
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*	$11,675
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

Salem State 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.

Salem State University awarded a total of $12,661 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 5 veterans for an average award of $2,532 ($5,064 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 $486, Salem State University falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$486 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$770 per credit

Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with Salem State University to see if that policy is true for part-time students as well.

Your Living Expenses Likely Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what Salem State University thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $11,112. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses	$14,248
Post-9/11 Benefit	$25,360
Total In Your Pocket	$11,112

A MHA of $3,170 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 Salem State University estimates your expenses to be ($1,200).

Supplies Expenses	$1,200
Post-9/11 Benefit	$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket	$200

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

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