St Olaf College G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

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

How much will you pay to attend St Olaf College? Below you can review how much of your expenses at St. Olaf 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 St. Olaf 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 St Olaf College for no More Than $32,191

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend St Olaf College should not be more than $32,191.

Veteran Sticker Price	$65,010
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits	$32,819
Total Out Of Pocket	$32,191

Private College Tuition Not Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

Even if you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by St Olaf College will not be fully covered. St Olaf College charges $51,450 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	$51,450
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*	$20,235
Total Out Of Pocket	$31,215
*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

It appears as though St Olaf College participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, but we could not determine if there are restrictions of this participation. 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 so check with the college.

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

St Olaf College awarded a total of $27,245 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 4 veterans for an average award of $6,811 ($13,623 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 $1,610, St Olaf College falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$1,610 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$1,610 per credit

Your Living Expenses May Not Be Fully Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what St Olaf College thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $976. 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	$12,560
Post-9/11 Benefit	$11,584
Total Out Of Pocket	$976

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 St Olaf College 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 St Olaf College not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.

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