by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Clarendon College will the G.I. Bill® cover? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at Clarendon College. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $4,440 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $4,440 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Tuition and fees here fall within the annual Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefit, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at Clarendon College.
Federal data does not indicate that Clarendon College 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 Clarendon College falls under that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |  |
| Out-of-state | $0 | |
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 Clarendon College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $6,410 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,518/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $12,144 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $5,734 |
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 Clarendon College run about $1,700, leaving about $700 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Clarendon College.
Roughly 2 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $6,428.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 2 | $5,261 | $2,631 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 2 | $5,261 | — |
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.