Amherst College
Amherst, MA
Military Quick Facts
BAH Rate
$1,745
Online BAH
$988
GI Bill® Approved Programs
✓YES
Yellow Ribbon Program
✓YES
Approved for Tuition Assistance
✓YES
Offers College Credit for Military Experience
✗NO
Awards Credit for CLEP Exam
✗NO
Awards Credit for DSST Exam
✗NO
MyCAA
✗NO
Amherst College Military and Veteran Affairs
The following is military and veteran affairs admission, tuition, and transfer information for Amherst College. This includes contact information for their veteran affairs department, as well as other info related to military and veteran programs such as Tuition Assistance and the Yellow Ribbon program.
Military and Veteran Costs
Tuition Cost
$ 60,890
GI Bill Coverage
- $ 26,381
Yellow Ribbon Coverage
- $ 29,150
Student Veteran Cost
$ 5,359
- This GI Bill coverage is based on full benefits remaining. Any potential costs and coverage should be verified by the university before applying.
Military/Veteran Support
BAH - Campus
$1,745
BAH - Online
$988
Campus SVA Chapter
✗NO
Full-Time Veteran Counselor On Campus
✓YES
Signed VA Principles Of Excellence
✓YES
Club/Association for Veterans
✗NO
Veteran Upward Bound Program
✗NO
8 Keys to Veterans' Success
✗NO
Offers ROTC Program
✓YES
GI Bill Approved Programs
✓YES
Academic Support
Offers College Credit for Military Experiences
✗NO
Awards Credit for CLEP Exam
✗NO
Awards Credit for DSST Exam
✗NO
Financial Support
Approved for Tuition Assistance
✓YES
Yellow Ribbon Program
✓YES
Scholarships for Military
✗NO
Reduced Tuition for Military
✗NO
MyCAA
✗NO
ROTC Detail
Yellow Ribbon Detail
Degree level
Graduate
All
Amount
Unlimited
Number
Unlimited
Costs
Undergraduate
$60,890
In State$60,890
Out of StateTextbooks
$1,000
GI Bill Textbook Coverage
- $1000
Total Cost to Student Veteran
$ 0
Student Population
Student Count
1,839
Undergraduate0
Graduate13
GI Bill StudentsMale
51.7%
PopulationFemale
48.3%
Population
Affiliation
Religious
No Religious Affiliation
Ethnicity
No Ethnic Affiliation
Gender
Coed School
School Information
College Type
Private
Setting
Suburb
Accreditation Type
Regional
Duration
4 Year
Calendar
Semesters
Online Undergraduate
No
Online Graduate
No
Average Scores
Avg. Accepted
725
SAT Math724
SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing32
ACT
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Contact Info
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Admission Info
Wilson Admission Center, 220 South Pleasant Street.
Amherst,
MA 1002
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Veteran Affairs Info
Alexandra Hurd
Wilson Admission Center, 220 South Pleasant Street.
Amherst,
MA 01002
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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.
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