Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania GI Bill® Coverage

Wondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.

• Veteran Cost Summary
• GI Bill Tuition Coverage
• Yellow Ribbon Program
• Per-Credit Charges and Tuition Assistance
• Living Expense Coverage
• Books & Supplies Coverage
• GI Bill & DoD Benefits Used Here
• References

Veterans Can Attend Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania With Tuition Fully Covered

The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.

Private College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

Tuition and fees here fall within the annual Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefit, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania.

Yellow Ribbon Program Participant

Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap.

Available Yellow Ribbon seats and maximum contributions differ by program and degree level — check with the veteran services office for current limits.

Per-Credit Charges vs. the $250 Tuition Assistance Cap

Active-duty service members using DoD Tuition Assistance are capped at $250 per credit hour. The chart below shows whether the per-credit charge at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania falls under that cap.

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$1,668
Out-of-state	$2,256

Your Living Expenses Are Likely Covered

On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania.

For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.

Your Books and Supplies Are Likely Covered

Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania estimates these costs at about $1,200, leaving about $200 out of pocket.

GI Bill® and Tuition Assistance Paid at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania.

In the latest reporting year, about 17 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $141,408.

These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty members.

Veteran Services & Links

• Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Veteran & Military Services
• Back to Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Net Price
• Continue to Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Value for Your Money
• File a complaint with the VA

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• VA GI Bill® Comparison Tool
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

More about our data sources and methodologies.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at benefits.va.gov/gibill.