by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Columbia Central University - Caguas will the G.I. Bill® cover? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Columbia Central University - Caguas. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $7,314 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $7,314 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Because tuition is at or below the annual Post-9/11 benefit, the GI Bill® covers it in full at Columbia Central University - Caguas.
There is no record that Columbia Central University - Caguas 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.
Active-duty service members using DoD Tuition Assistance are capped at $250 per credit hour. The chart below shows whether the per-credit charge at Columbia Central University - Caguas falls under that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $800 |  |
| Out-of-state | $800 | |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at Columbia Central University - Caguas.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $7,936 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,900/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $15,200 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $7,264 |
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.
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a books-and-supplies stipend of up to $1,000 per year. Estimated book and supply costs at Columbia Central University - Caguas run about $1,065, leaving about $65 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Columbia Central University - Caguas.
Approximately 21 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $107,598.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 22 | $117,962 | $5,362 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 20 | $114,498 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 2 | $3,464 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 1 | $2,000 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 0 | $0 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
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.