by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Fresno State? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Fresno State. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $6,980 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $6,980 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
At public institutions the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays in-state tuition and fees in full, meaning most eligible veterans pay no tuition at Fresno State.
Federal data does not indicate that Fresno State currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Contact the veteran services office to confirm whether any programs offer Yellow Ribbon matching.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Fresno State compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $1,257 |  |
| Out-of-state | $1,257 | |
On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at Fresno State.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $15,684 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,514/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $20,112 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $4,428 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; Fresno State estimates these costs at about $938, so the stipend covers them in full.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Fresno State.
Approximately 206 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $779,555.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 144 | $693,376 | $4,815 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 127 | $566,607 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 17 | $126,769 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 12 | $34,860 | $2,905 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 12 | $34,860 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 0 | $0 | — |
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.