Purdue University Northwest-Hammond
Hammond, IN
Partner school
Overview
4 Year Public Urban
$1,421.00 BAH Rate
$1,054.00 Online BAH Rate
Yellow Ribbon Program
Credit for military service
Purdue University Northwest-Hammond (PNW)
Talented and driven students come to PNW ready to learn and work hard. They thrive in our flexible, diverse, student-centered educational environment. They graduate ready to succeed in their communities, the region, and the world.
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a premier metropolitan university dedicated to empowering transformational change in our students and in our community. We offer two campuses serving approximately 8,800 undergraduate and graduate students. At PNW, we value academic excellence, support growth, and celebrate diversity.
PNW’s five colleges offer more than 70 areas of study for undergraduate and graduate students. We’re accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and we’re consistently recognized among the best regional universities in the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings.
Our emphasis on research and applied learning opportunities means our students graduate ready for the next phase of their lives.
Our community is full of contrasts: urban and rural, industrial and natural, well-established history, and forward-thinking innovation. Our determined students — many of whom are the first in their families to attend college — make the most of this rich range of resources. Our Hammond campus is only 30 miles from Chicago, and our Westville branch campus is only 15 miles from the Indiana Dunes National Park. Our impact also extends well beyond the region. Students from 30 states and 38 countries currently attend PNW, taking what they learn here and applying it all around the world.
At Purdue University Northwest, our team is committed to creating a community of support for veterans, active duty, and their families. We strive to provide the best assistance to those who serve, ensuring that transitioning from the military to higher education is as seamless and stress-free as possible.
Purdue University Northwest Military & Veteran Support Programs
Purdue University Northwest offers the following veteran and military support programs:
- Purdue University Northwest has GI Bill-approved programs
- Has a Student Veterans of America chapter
- Offers credit for military experience
- Awards credit for the CLEP exams
- Does not award credit for the DSST exams
- Approved for Tuition Assistance
- Purdue University Northwest is a Yellow Ribbon school
- Purdue University Northwest is not a MyCAA-approved school
Does Purdue University Northwest offer online degree programs?
Yes, Purdue University Northwest offers online degree programs.
Is Purdue University Northwest a GI Bill-approved school?
Yes, Purdue University Northwest is a GI Bill-approved school. However, you will need to check with the school to ensure that the GI Bill covers your preferred degree program.
Is Purdue University Northwest a Yellow Ribbon school?
Yes, Purdue University Northwest is a Yellow Ribbon school.
Eligible military and veteran students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero tuition costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is 100% covered by the Yellow Ribbon.
Does Purdue University Northwest offer Yellow Ribbon for master’s programs?
Yes, Purdue University Northwest offers Yellow Ribbon funding for master’s programs.
Eligible students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred, advanced degree program is covered by the Yellow Ribbon.
Does Purdue University Northwest offer a military discount or reduced tuition rates for military and veterans?
No, Purdue University Northwest does not offer a military discount or reduced tuition for military and veterans.
What are Purdue University Northwest’s tuition rates for military and veterans?
At $238.79 per credit hour Purdue University Northwest’s tuition rate for active military does not exceed the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour. This means that the student may not have out-of-pocket costs.
What are Purdue University Northwest’s online tuition rates for military and veterans?
At $238.79 per credit hour Purdue University Northwest’s online tuition rate for active military does not exceed the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour. This means that the student may not have out-of-pocket costs.
Is Purdue University Northwest approved for Tuition Assistance?
Yes, Purdue University Northwest is approved for Tuition Assistance.
Eligible students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by Tuition Assistance.
Does Purdue University Northwest offer master’s programs covered by Tuition Assistance?
Yes, Purdue University Northwest has master’s degree programs covered by Tuition Assistance funding.
Eligible active military students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that Tuition Assistance covers your preferred degree program.
Is Purdue University Northwest a military-friendly school?
Purdue University Northwest is considered military-friendly. They feature a veteran counselor on campus, credit for military service, and are a Yellow Ribbon School. In addition, the school is approved for tuition assistance.
Is Purdue University Northwest a MyCAA school?
No, Purdue University Northwest is not a Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) approved school. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.