Swarthmore College G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

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

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

What's in it for me?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if Swarthmore 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 Swarthmore College for no More Than $35,686

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend Swarthmore College should not be more than $35,686.

Private College Tuition Not Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

Even if you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Swarthmore College will not be fully covered. Swarthmore College charges $54,456 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 Swarthmore 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.

Swarthmore College awarded a total of $3,926 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 2 veterans for an average award of $1,963 ($3,926 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 Swarthmore 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 $1,696, Swarthmore College falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$1,696 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$1,696 per credit

Your Living Expenses May Not Be Fully Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what Swarthmore College thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $1,730. 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 Likely Covered

Your book stipend of $1000 more than covers what Swarthmore College estimates your expenses to be ($735).