by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at DSC? 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 DSC. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $3,283 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $3,283 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Tuition and fees here fall within the annual Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefit, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at DSC.
DSC is not listed as a Yellow Ribbon participant in current federal reporting. 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 DSC compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $720 |  |
| Out-of-state | $720 | |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at DSC.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $10,770 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,728/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $13,824 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $3,054 |
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.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; DSC estimates these costs at about $1,743, leaving about $743 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at DSC.
Roughly 41 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $93,494.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 47 | $94,766 | $2,016 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 47 | $94,766 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 4 | $14,429 | $3,607 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 4 | $14,429 | — |
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.