Amherst College

Amherst College is a 4-year, private university located in 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
• Has a Student Veterans of America chapter
• Does not offer credit for military experience
• Does not award credit for the CLEP or DSST exams
• Amherst College is not approved for Tuition Assistance
• Amherst College is a Yellow Ribbon school
• Amherst College is not a MyCAA approved school

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 your preferred degree program is covered by the GI Bill. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

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 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. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

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 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 in fact covered by the Yellow Ribbon. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

What are Amherst College’s tuition rates for military and veterans?

Amherst College’s tuition rate for active military does exceed the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour. This means that the student may have out-of-pocket costs. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Does Amherst College offer online degree programs?

No, Amherst College offers online degree programs.

Does Amherst waive application fees for military or veterans? 

All U.S. veteran and service member applicants are eligible for our Quick Pass application fee waiver.

Message from Amherst College

Amherst College educates men and women of exceptional potential from all backgrounds so that they may seek, value, and advance knowledge, engage the world around them, and lead principled lives of consequence.