Sweet Briar College G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Will You go to Sweet Briar for Free Thanks to the G.I. Bill®?

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

Why is the G.I. Bill® Important?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if Sweet Briar'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 Sweet Briar College for no More Than $3,171

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend Sweet Briar College should not be more than $3,171.

Veteran Sticker Price	$33,950
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits	$30,779
Total Out Of Pocket	$3,171

Private College Tuition Not Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

Even if you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Sweet Briar College will not be fully covered. Sweet Briar College charges $22,700 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	$22,700
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*	$20,235
Total Out Of Pocket	$2,465
*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 Sweet Briar 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.

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 $915, Sweet Briar College falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$915 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$915 per credit

Your Living Expenses May Not Be Fully Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what Sweet Briar College thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $406. 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	$9,950
Post-9/11 Benefit	$9,544
Total Out Of Pocket	$406

A MHA of $1,193 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 Sweet Briar College estimates your expenses to be ($1,300).

Supplies Expenses	$1,300
Post-9/11 Benefit	$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket	$300

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

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