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William Paterson University of New Jersey G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

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

How much will you pay to attend William Paterson University of New Jersey? Below you can review how much of your expenses at William Paterson University 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 William Paterson 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 William Paterson University of New Jersey as a Veteran and Walk Away With at Least $10,794

Thanks to the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (assuming you fully qualify), we expect your yearly benefits to exceed your cost to attend William Paterson University of New Jersey by at least $10,794.

Veteran Sticker Price$28,784
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$39,578
Total In Your Pocket$10,794

Public College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you live in New Jersey and you qualify for full benefits, your tuition and fees will be covered by your Post-9/11 benefits. If you live outside of New Jersey and it has been less than three years since your discharge William Paterson University of New Jersey will consider you an in-state student anyways and you will be fully covered.

Veteran Tuition And Fees$13,770
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$13,770
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

It appears as though William Paterson University of New Jersey 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

Per Credit Fees and the Active Duty Tuition Assistance Cap

With a per credit charge for in-state students of $437, William Paterson University of New Jersey falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$437 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$719 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with William Paterson University of New Jersey 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 William Paterson University of New Jersey thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $11,394. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses$13,414
Post-9/11 Benefit$24,808
Total In Your Pocket$11,394
A MHA of $3,101 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 William Paterson University of New Jersey estimates your expenses to be ($1,600).

Supplies Expenses$1,600
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket$600
Not Happy With This College? Is William Paterson University of New Jersey not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
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