by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to William & Mary for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending William & Mary. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $25,040 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $25,040 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
At public institutions the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays in-state tuition and fees in full, meaning most eligible veterans pay no tuition at William & Mary.
William & Mary participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, which can cover tuition and fees beyond the Post-9/11 GI Bill® cap through matching funds from the school and the VA.
The exact number of seats and the maximum contribution vary by degree level and program, so confirm the current limits with the schools veteran services office.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at William & Mary compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |  |
| Out-of-state | $0 | |
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 William & Mary.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $14,555 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,307/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $18,456 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $3,901 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. 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; William & Mary estimates these costs at about $1,080, leaving about $80 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to William & Mary.
Approximately 478 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $9,601,588.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 438 | $9,883,013 | $22,564 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 212 | $4,806,068 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 226 | $5,076,945 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 18 | $74,250 | $4,125 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 2 | $2,250 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 16 | $72,000 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
References
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.