Clarkson University G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

How much of the cost at Clarkson will the G.I. Bill® cover? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.

$57,950 Veteran Tuition & Fees

$20,235 Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit

$37,715 Tuition Out of Pocket

Your Estimated Out-of-Pocket Cost
How Tuition Is Covered
Yellow Ribbon Program
Per-Credit Charges and Tuition Assistance
Living Expense Coverage
Books & Supplies Coverage
Veteran Benefit Dollars
References

Veterans Typically Attend Clarkson University for no More Than $37,715 in Tuition

The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Clarkson. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.

Item	Amount
Veteran tuition & fees	$57,950
Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit	$20,235
Tuition out of pocket	$37,715

Private Tuition Above the Post-9/11 Benefit Cap

The Post-9/11 GI Bill® caps the annual tuition benefit (about $20,235), so the tuition above that is a gap veterans must cover through Yellow Ribbon, savings, or other aid at Clarkson.

Clarkson University Participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program

Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Clarkson University and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap. About 13 Yellow Ribbon recipients were reported 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 Tuition Assistance and Per-Credit Cost

For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Clarkson is below that cap.

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$855
Out-of-state	$855

Your Living Expenses Are Only Partially Covered

On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at Clarkson.

Item	Amount
Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year)	$17,792
Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA)	$1,560/mo
Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months)	$12,480
Estimated shortfall to cover yourself	$5,312

The housing benefit does not fully cover estimated living costs at this school — budget for the gap. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.

Your Books and Supplies Are Likely Covered

With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,560 in supply costs at Clarkson, leaving about $560 out of pocket.

Veteran Education Benefit Dollars at Clarkson University

These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at Clarkson.

Approximately 22 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $566,589.

Benefit	Recipients	Total disbursed	Average / recipient
GI Bill® (all students)	27	$688,090	$25,485
GI Bill® — undergraduate	17	$558,869	—
GI Bill® — graduate	10	$129,221	—
DoD Tuition Assistance (all)	0	$0	—
DoD TA — undergraduate	0	$0	—
DoD TA — graduate	0	$0	—

GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.

Veteran Services & Links

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.