by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at CNU? 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 CNU. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $16,351 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $16,351 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Because tuition is at or below the annual Post-9/11 benefit, the GI Bill® covers it in full at CNU.
There is no record that CNU participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program in the latest federal data. Check directly with the school, since participation can change year to year.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at CNU compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $273 |  |
| Out-of-state | $290 | |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at CNU.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $13,850 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,307/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $18,456 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $4,606 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. 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 CNU run about $1,516, leaving about $516 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at CNU.
Roughly 251 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $2,785,767.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 197 | $2,741,254 | $13,915 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 195 | $2,695,063 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 2 | $46,191 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 1 | $1,758 | $1,758 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 1 | $1,758 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 0 | $0 | — |
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.