by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Calvin? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending Calvin. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $38,670 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $18,435 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® limits the annual tuition benefit to roughly $20,235, so tuition beyond that is out of pocket (or covered by Yellow Ribbon) at Calvin.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Calvin University and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap. About 9 Yellow Ribbon recipients were reported at this school.
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 Calvin compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |  |
| Out-of-state | $0 | |
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 Calvin.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $9,600 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,130/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $17,040 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $7,440 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,300 in supply costs at Calvin, leaving about $300 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Calvin.
In the latest reporting year, about 32 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $548,237.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 28 | $514,394 | $18,371 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 22 | $453,702 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 6 | $60,692 | — |
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.