Sierra Nevada College G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Will You go to Sierra Nevada College for Free Thanks to the G.I. Bill®?

How much will attending Sierra Nevada College cost you? Below you'll find a breakdown of the G.I. Bill® tuition assistance and more for Sierra Nevada College.

Why is the G.I. Bill® Important?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if Sierra Nevada College's tuition is covered. Be sure to check out the G.I. Bill® information for each school you're considering because each school's coverage varies.

Veterans Typically Attend Sierra Nevada College for no More Than $16,382

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend Sierra Nevada College should not be more than $16,382.

Private College Tuition Not Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

Even if you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Sierra Nevada College will not be fully covered. Sierra Nevada College charges $35,508 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.

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 Sierra Nevada College participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, it places some limitations on the awards it grants, so your participation in this program is not guaranteed.

Sierra Nevada College awarded a total of $22,584 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 4 veterans for an average award of $5,646 ($11,292 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 Sierra Nevada College. 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 $1,460, Sierra Nevada College falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$1,460 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$1,460 per credit

Your Living Expenses May Not Be Fully Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what Sierra Nevada College thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $209. 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 Not Fully Covered

Your book stipend of $1000 will not cover what Sierra Nevada College estimates your expenses to be ($1,900).