by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at College of the Siskiyous 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 College of the Siskiyous. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $1,444 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $1,444 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at College of the Siskiyous.
There is no record that College of the Siskiyous 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 College of the Siskiyous compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $18 |  |
| Out-of-state | $18 | |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at College of the Siskiyous.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $15,552 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,902/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $15,216 |
| Estimated shortfall to cover yourself | $336 |
Expect to make up the shortfall between the housing benefit and actual living costs. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; College of the Siskiyous estimates these costs at about $1,233, leaving about $233 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to College of the Siskiyous.
Approximately 13 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $4,524.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 0 | $0 | — |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 0 | $0 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 0 | $0 | — |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 0 | $0 | — |
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.