by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Chamberlain - Illinois will the G.I. Bill® cover? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.
Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending Chamberlain - Illinois. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $20,604 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $369 |
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 Chamberlain - Illinois.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Chamberlain University-Illinois and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap. In the most recent year, about 4 students received Yellow Ribbon awards 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.
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 Chamberlain - Illinois falls under that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $1,323 |  |
| Out-of-state | $1,323 | |
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 Chamberlain - Illinois.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $14,540 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $3,225/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $25,800 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $11,260 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $600 in supply costs at Chamberlain - Illinois, so the stipend covers them in full.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Chamberlain - Illinois.
Approximately 36 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $629,567.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 667 | $5,202,893 | $7,800 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 334 | $2,837,294 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 333 | $2,365,599 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 47 | $97,124 | $2,066 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 27 | $58,298 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 20 | $38,826 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty members.
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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.