GI Bill Scholarship at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) 2025

Heinz College GI Bill Scholarship

Eligibility:

• To qualify for the Heinz College GI Bill benefits, veterans must be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill and plan to enroll at Heinz College for graduate studies.
• The GI Bill provides veterans with maximum benefits of $24,476.79 per year, starting from the 2019-2020 academic year.
• Additionally, veterans must notify Mike Danko, the Certifying Official and VA Liaison, about their VA benefits.

Application Process:

• Eligible veterans must first apply for the Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits and notify the Certifying Official at Heinz College.
• Veterans are encouraged to reach out to Mike Danko for more information and to arrange an appointment to discuss their eligibility.
• Once the GI Bill benefits are approved, veterans must inform the Certifying Official to ensure their benefits are processed correctly.
• The Certifying Official will also help veterans navigate their specific benefits and how they impact their tuition and fee coverage.

Benefits/Value:

• The Heinz College GI Bill offers veterans substantial financial support, with a maximum annual benefit of $24,476.79.
• This benefit helps cover costs such as tuition, fees, and health insurance.
• However, the total amount of benefits is subject to certain conditions, such as any other institutional scholarships the veteran may receive. 
• If veterans are awarded other scholarships designated solely for tuition and fees, the amount of their GI Bill benefits may be adjusted.
• The program demonstrates Heinz College’s commitment to supporting veterans in their educational and professional endeavors.