Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC
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Military Quick Facts
BAH Rate
$1,253
Online BAH
$0
GI Bill® Approved Programs
✓YES
Yellow Ribbon Program
✓YES
Approved for Tuition Assistance
✓YES
Offers College Credit for Military Experience
✓YES
Awards Credit for CLEP Exam
✓YES
Awards Credit for DSST Exam
✓YES
MyCAA
✓YES
Western Carolina University Military and Veteran Affairs
The following is military and veteran affairs admission, tuition, and transfer information for Western Carolina University. 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
$ 4,285
GI Bill Coverage
- $ 4,285
Student Veteran Cost
$ 0
- 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
$1,253
BAH - Online
$0
Campus SVA Chapter
✓YES
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
✓YES
Offers ROTC Program
✗NO
GI Bill Approved Programs
✓YES
Academic Support
Offers College Credit for Military Experiences
✓YES
Awards Credit for CLEP Exam
✓YES
Awards Credit for DSST Exam
✓YES
Financial Support
Approved for Tuition Assistance
✓YES
Yellow Ribbon Program
✓YES
Scholarships for Military
✗NO
Reduced Tuition for Military
✓YES
MyCAA
✓YES
Accreditation
Regional
Availability
Classroom & Online
ROTC Detail
Yellow Ribbon Detail
Degree level
Graduate
Law
Amount
$2,000.00
Number
5
Veteran Affairs Contact Info
Brianna Ford
138F Cordelia Camp Building.
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828-227-7115
Costs
Undergraduate
$4,285
In State$8,285
Out of StateGraduate
$4,221
In State$14,628
Out of StateTextbooks
$616
GI Bill Textbook Coverage
- $1000
Total Cost to Student Veteran
$ 0
Student Population
Student Count
10,292
Undergraduate1,595
Graduate481
GI Bill StudentsMale
43.7%
PopulationFemale
56.3%
Population
Affiliation
Religious
No Religious Affiliation
Ethnicity
No Ethnic Affiliation
Gender
Coed School
School Information
College Type
Public
Setting
Rural
Accreditation Type
Regional
Duration
4 Year
Calendar
Semesters
Online Undergraduate
Yes
Online Graduate
Yes
Average Scores
Avg. Accepted
525
SAT Math515
SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing22
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Admission Info
1 University Way.
Cullowhee,
NC 28723
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828-277-7319
Veteran Affairs Info
Brianna Ford
138F Cordelia Camp Building.
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828-227-7115
Western Carolina University
Western Carolina University is a 4 Year, Public university located at 1 University Way, Cullowhee, NC. Students at Western Carolina University can enroll in bachelor’s, certificate, master’s, certificate, doctoral degree programs.
Western Carolina University Military & Veteran Support Programs
Western Carolina University offers the following veteran and military support programs:
- Western Carolina University has GI Bill-approved programs
- Western Carolina University is approved for Tuition Assistance
- Western Carolina University is a Yellow Ribbon school
- Western Carolina University offers credit for military
- Western Carolina University awards credit for the CLEP exam
- Western Carolina University awards credit for the DSST exam
Is Western Carolina University a GI Bill-approved school?
Yes, Western Carolina University 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 Western Carolina University a Yellow Ribbon school?
Yes, Western Carolina University 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 Western Carolina University offer Yellow Ribbon for master’s programs?
Yes, Western Carolina University has Yellow Ribbon funding for its master's degree programs.
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 Western Carolina University offer a military discount or reduced tuition rates for military and veterans?
Yes, Western Carolina University offers a military discount or reduced tuition for military and veterans. You should verify with the university that the rate is below the military tuition assistance cap of $250 per credit hour.
Some schools offer reduced tuition for military and veterans, but the amount may still exceed Tuition Assistance or GI Bill benefits rate caps.
What are Western Carolina University's military tuition rates for active military using tuition assistance funding?
Western Carolina University 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 Western Carolina University's online tuition rates for active military?
Western Carolina University 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 Western Carolina University offer online degree programs?
No, Western Carolina University does not currently offer online degree programs.Is Western Carolina University approved for Tuition Assistance?
Yes, Western Carolina University 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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