Davidson College GI Bill® Coverage

Will you go to Davidson 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.

$60,300 Veteran Tuition & Fees

$20,235 Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit

$40,065 Tuition Out of Pocket

Veteran Cost Summary
Tuition Coverage
Yellow Ribbon Program
Living Expense Coverage
Book Stipend Coverage
Veteran Benefit Dollars
References

Expect Roughly $40,065 in Tuition Out of Pocket at Davidson College

The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Davidson. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.

Item	Amount
Veteran tuition & fees	$60,300
Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit	$20,235
Tuition out of pocket	$40,065

Private Tuition Above the Post-9/11 Benefit Cap

The Post-9/11 GI Bill® caps the annual tuition benefit (about $20,235), so the tuition above that is a gap veterans must cover through Yellow Ribbon, savings, or other aid at Davidson.

Davidson College Participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program

Davidson College is a Yellow Ribbon school: the institution and the VA jointly fund tuition that exceeds the GI Bill® cap. In the most recent year, about 8 students received Yellow Ribbon awards at this school.

Available Yellow Ribbon seats and maximum contributions differ by program and degree level — check with the veteran services office for current limits.

Your Living Expenses Are Likely Covered

The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at Davidson.

Item	Amount
Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year)	$16,400
Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA)	$2,328/mo
Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months)	$18,624
Estimated surplus in your pocket	$2,224

For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.

Your Books and Supplies Are Likely Covered

Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; Davidson estimates these costs at about $1,000, so the stipend covers them in full.

GI Bill® & DoD Benefits Used at Davidson College

This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Davidson.

In the latest reporting year, about 8 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $241,436.

Benefit	Recipients	Total disbursed	Average / recipient
GI Bill® (all students)	5	$185,942	$37,188
GI Bill® — undergraduate	5	$185,942	—

GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.

More Veteran Resources

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.