Bates College

Bates College is a 4 Year, Private university located at 2 Andrews Road, Lewiston, ME. Students at Bates College can enroll in bachelor’s degree programs.

Bates College Military & Veteran Support Programs

Bates College offers the following veteran and military support programs: 

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

Is Bates College a GI Bill®-approved school?

Yes, Bates 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 Bates College a Yellow Ribbon school?

Yes, Bates 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 Bates College offer Yellow Ribbon for master’s programs?

Yes, Bates 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 Bates College offer a military discount or reduced tuition rates for military and veterans?

No, Bates 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 Bates College's military tuition rates for active military using tuition assistance funding?

Bates 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 Bates College's online tuition rates for active military?

Bates 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 Bates College offer online degree programs?

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

Is Bates College approved for Tuition Assistance?

Yes, Bates 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.