by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at BGSU-Firelands? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending BGSU-Firelands. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $6,206 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $6,206 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at BGSU-Firelands.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Bowling Green State University-Firelands and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap.
The exact number of seats and the maximum contribution vary by degree level and program, so confirm the current limits with the schools veteran services office.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at BGSU-Firelands compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $427 |  |
| Out-of-state | $427 | |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at BGSU-Firelands.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $12,960 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,551/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $12,408 |
| Estimated shortfall to cover yourself | $552 |
The housing benefit does not fully cover estimated living costs at this school — budget for the gap. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a books-and-supplies stipend of up to $1,000 per year. Estimated book and supply costs at BGSU-Firelands run about $640, so the stipend covers them in full.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at BGSU-Firelands.
Approximately 29 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $108,974.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 24 | $92,676 | $3,862 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 24 | $92,676 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 3 | $10,730 | $3,577 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 3 | $10,730 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty members.
References
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.