by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at CSN? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.
Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending CSN. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $4,110 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $4,110 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Public-college veterans generally have their entire in-state tuition paid by the Post-9/11 GI Bill® at CSN.
There is no record that CSN participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program in the latest federal data. Contact the veteran services office to confirm whether any programs offer Yellow Ribbon matching.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at CSN compares.
| 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. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at CSN.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $10,970 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,223/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $17,784 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $6,814 |
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.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; CSN estimates these costs at about $1,324, leaving about $324 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to CSN.
In the latest reporting year, about 687 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $1,221,217.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 707 | $1,660,441 | $2,349 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 707 | $1,660,441 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 178 | $182,518 | $1,025 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 178 | $182,518 | — |
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.