Winston - Salem State University G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Will You go to Winston - Salem State University for Free Thanks to the G.I. Bill®?

How much will attending WSSU cost you? Below you'll find a breakdown of the G.I. Bill® tuition assistance and more for Winston - Salem State University.

What's in it for me?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if Winston - Salem State University'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 Winston - Salem State University for no More Than $3,128

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend Winston - Salem State University should not be more than $3,128.

Veteran Sticker Price	$20,717
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits	$17,589
Total Out Of Pocket	$3,128

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Winston - Salem State University will be fully covered. You will not need to rely on a Yellow Ribbon award or institutional aid to cover these costs.

Veteran Tuition And Fees	$5,941
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*	$5,941
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 Winston - Salem State University 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 $425, Winston - Salem State University falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$425 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$1,706 per credit

Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with Winston - Salem State University to see if that policy is true for part-time students as well.

Your Living Expenses May Not Be Fully Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what Winston - Salem State University thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $2,828. 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	$13,476
Post-9/11 Benefit	$10,648
Total Out Of Pocket	$2,828

A MHA of $1,331 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 Winston - Salem State University 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 Winston - Salem State University not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.

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