by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to Carlos Albizu University - San Juan for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at Carlos Albizu University - San Juan. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $7,797 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $7,797 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at Carlos Albizu University - San Juan.
Federal data does not indicate that Carlos Albizu University - San Juan currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. If you need benefits beyond the Post-9/11 cap, ask the schools veteran services office whether any programs participate.
Active-duty service members using DoD Tuition Assistance are capped at $250 per credit hour. The chart below shows whether the per-credit charge at Carlos Albizu University - San Juan falls under that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $1,740 |  |
| Out-of-state | $1,740 | |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at Carlos Albizu University - San Juan.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $15,438 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,222/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $17,776 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $2,338 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $3,528 in supply costs at Carlos Albizu University - San Juan, leaving about $2,528 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Carlos Albizu University - San Juan.
In the latest reporting year, about 14 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $89,340.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 19 | $127,265 | $6,698 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 6 | $36,157 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 13 | $91,108 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 3 | $13,151 | $4,384 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 0 | $0 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 3 | $13,151 | — |
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.