by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Athens State University? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
Athens State University participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, which can cover tuition and fees beyond the Post-9/11 GI Bill® cap through matching funds from the school and the VA.
Available Yellow Ribbon seats and maximum contributions differ by program and degree level — check with the veteran services office for current limits.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Athens State University compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $78 |  |
| Out-of-state | $78 | |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at Athens State University.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $5,000 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,947/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $15,576 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $10,576 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Athens State University.
Roughly 66 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $350,032.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 59 | $315,899 | $5,354 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 48 | $269,811 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 11 | $46,088 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 15 | $37,950 | $2,530 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 5 | $13,950 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 10 | $24,000 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty members.
References
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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.