by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at John Jay 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.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending John Jay. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $7,470 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $7,470 |
| 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 John Jay.
Federal data does not indicate that John Jay 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 John Jay compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $364 |  |
| Out-of-state | $364 | |
On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at John Jay.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $21,788 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $3,234/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $25,872 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $4,084 |
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.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,500 in supply costs at John Jay, leaving about $500 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to John Jay.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 315 | $1,398,817 | $4,441 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 236 | $1,043,742 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 79 | $355,075 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 127 | $330,882 | $2,605 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 94 | $277,654 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 33 | $53,228 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.
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.