by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Chadron State College will the G.I. Bill® cover? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Chadron State College. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $8,078 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $8,078 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Public-college veterans generally have their entire in-state tuition paid by the Post-9/11 GI Bill® at Chadron State College.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Chadron State College and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap.
Seat counts and matching amounts change by program each year; verify the details with the schools military and veteran services team.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Chadron State College is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $82 |  |
| Out-of-state | $82 | |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at Chadron State College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $9,248 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,476/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $11,808 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $2,560 |
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.
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 Chadron State College run about $1,300, leaving about $300 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at Chadron State College.
In the latest reporting year, about 25 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $102,843.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 22 | $102,078 | $4,640 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 20 | $93,846 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 2 | $8,232 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 10 | $20,717 | $2,072 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 5 | $8,717 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 5 | $12,000 | — |
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.