University of Silicon Valley GI Bill® Coverage

Wondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Cogswell? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.

• Your Estimated Out-of-Pocket Cost
• Tuition Coverage
• Yellow Ribbon Program
• Per-Credit Fees & the Active-Duty Cap
• Living Expense Coverage
• Book Stipend Coverage
• GI Bill & Tuition Assistance Dollars
• References

Veterans Typically Attend University of Silicon Valley for no More Than $2,245 in Tuition

The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Cogswell. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.

Private College Tuition Exceeds the GI Bill® Cap

Because the Post-9/11 tuition benefit is capped near $20,235 per year, tuition above the cap is the veterans responsibility at Cogswell.

University of Silicon Valley Participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program

Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, University of Silicon Valley and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap. In the most recent year, about 6 students received Yellow Ribbon awards at this school.

Seat counts and matching amounts change by program each year; verify the details with the schools military and veteran services team.

Per-Credit Charges vs. the $250 Tuition Assistance Cap

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

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$1,000
Out-of-state	$1,000

Your Living Expenses Are Likely 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 Cogswell.

For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.

Books & Supplies Coverage

Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; Cogswell estimates these costs at about $834, so the stipend covers them in full.

GI Bill® and Tuition Assistance Paid at University of Silicon Valley

Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Cogswell.

Approximately 38 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $614,972.

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

More Veteran Resources

• Back to Cogswell Net Price
• Continue to Cogswell Value for Your Money
• File a complaint with the VA

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• VA GI Bill® Comparison Tool
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

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.