by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at CIIS? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.
California Institute of Integral Studies 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. About 7 Yellow Ribbon recipients were reported at this school.
Seat counts and matching amounts change by program each year; verify the details with the schools military and veteran services team.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at CIIS compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $506 |  |
| Out-of-state | $506 | |
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 CIIS.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $5,115/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $40,920 |
This allowance is paid while you are in school to help with housing and living expenses. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to CIIS.
Approximately 32 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $488,186.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 35 | $678,802 | $19,394 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 2 | $33,363 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 33 | $645,439 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
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.