by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Clary Sage College 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.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at Clary Sage College. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $9,945 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $9,945 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at Clary Sage College.
Clary Sage College is a Yellow Ribbon school: the institution and the VA jointly fund tuition that exceeds the GI Bill® cap.
Available Yellow Ribbon seats and maximum contributions differ by program and degree level — check with the veteran services office for current limits.
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at Clary Sage College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,611/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $12,888 |
The Monthly Housing Allowance is paid for the months you are enrolled and is meant to offset off-campus living costs. 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 $2,559 in supply costs at Clary Sage College, leaving about $1,559 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Clary Sage College.
Roughly 17 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $138,517.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 19 | $208,145 | $10,955 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 19 | $208,145 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
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.