by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to Chamberlain - North Carolina 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.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Chamberlain - North Carolina. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $19,686 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $19,686 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at Chamberlain - North Carolina.
Chamberlain University-North Carolina is a Yellow Ribbon school: the institution and the VA jointly fund tuition that exceeds the GI Bill® cap. In the most recent year, about 3 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 - North Carolina falls under that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $940 |  |
| Out-of-state | $940 | |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at Chamberlain - North Carolina.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $14,540 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,328/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $18,624 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $4,084 |
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 $600 in supply costs at Chamberlain - North Carolina, so the stipend covers them in full.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Chamberlain - North Carolina.
Approximately 19 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $276,935.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 20 | $291,110 | $14,556 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 20 | $291,110 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 1 | $1,000 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.
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.