by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Coe will the G.I. Bill® cover? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Coe. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $52,576 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $32,341 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® limits the annual tuition benefit to roughly $20,235, so tuition beyond that is out of pocket (or covered by Yellow Ribbon) at Coe.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Coe College and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap. Roughly 6 students used Yellow Ribbon benefits here in the latest reporting year.
Seat counts and matching amounts change by program each year; verify the details with the schools military and veteran services team.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Coe compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $117 |  |
| Out-of-state | $117 | |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at Coe.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $11,000 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,665/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $13,320 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $2,320 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; Coe estimates these costs at about $1,000, so the stipend covers them in full.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Coe.
In the latest reporting year, about 11 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $276,984.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 11 | $353,309 | $32,119 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 11 | $353,309 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 2 | $5,500 | $2,750 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 2 | $5,500 | — |
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.