by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to Baruch for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? 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 Baruch. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $7,464 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $7,464 |
| 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 Baruch.
Federal data does not indicate that Baruch currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Check directly with the school, since participation can change year to year.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Baruch compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $328 |  |
| Out-of-state | $328 | |
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 Baruch.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $21,788 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $5,196/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $41,568 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $19,780 |
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.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,500 in supply costs at Baruch, leaving about $500 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Baruch.
Approximately 110 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $749,723.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 232 | $671,302 | $2,894 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 164 | $404,178 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 68 | $267,124 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 19 | $85,500 | $4,500 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 16 | $72,000 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 3 | $13,500 | — |
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.