Amherst College

Amherst College is a 4 Year, Private university located at Wilson Admission Center, 220 South Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA. Students at Amherst College can enroll in bachelor’s degree programs.

Amherst College Military & Veteran Support Programs

Amherst College offers the following veteran and military support programs: 

• Amherst College has GI Bill®-approved programs
• Amherst College is approved for Tuition Assistance
• Amherst College is a  Yellow Ribbon school
• Amherst College does not offer  credit for military
• Amherst College does not award credit for the CLEP exam
• Amherst College does not award credit for the DSST exam

Is Amherst College a GI Bill®-approved school?

Yes, Amherst College 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 Amherst College a Yellow Ribbon school?

Yes, Amherst College is a Yellow Ribbon school.

Eligible military and veteran students may have up to 100% of its 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 Amherst College offer Yellow Ribbon for master’s programs?

Yes, Amherst College offers Yellow Ribbon funding for master's programs.

Eligible students may have up to 100% of its tuition, with zero out-of-pocket costs. You will need to check with the school to ensure that the Yellow Ribbon in fact covers your preferred advanced degree program.

Does Amherst College offer a military discount or reduced tuition rates for military and veterans?

No, Amherst College does not offer a military discount or reduced tuition for military and veterans. You should verify with the university to find out if the rate is below the military tuition assistance cap of $250 per credit hour. Otherwise, you may have out-of-pocket tuition costs for which you would be responsible.

What are Amherst College's military tuition rates for active military using tuition assistance funding?

Amherst College has not provided its tuition rates for active military.

We recommend that you contact the school to verify that the courses you wish to pursue do not exceed the $250 rate cap for military tuition assistance.

What are Amherst College's online tuition rates for active military?

Amherst College has not provided its tuition rates for active military.

We recommend that you contact the school to verify that the courses you wish to pursue do not exceed the $250 rate cap for military tuition assistance.

Does Amherst College offer online degree programs?

No, Amherst College does not currently offer online degree programs.

Is Amherst College approved for Tuition Assistance?

Yes, Amherst College is approved for Tuition Assistance.

Eligible students may have up to 100% of its tuition, with zero out-of-pocket costs.

You will need to verify with the school to ensure that Tuition Assistance covers your preferred degree program.