Design Institute of San Diego GI Bill® Coverage

How much of the cost at Design Institute of San Diego will the G.I. Bill® cover? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.

• Veteran Cost Summary
• GI Bill Tuition Coverage
• Yellow Ribbon Program
• Per-Credit Fees & the Active-Duty Cap
• Living Expense Coverage
• Books & Supplies Coverage
• Veteran Benefit Dollars
• References

Veterans Typically Attend Design Institute of San Diego for no More Than $9,115 in Tuition

Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending Design Institute of San Diego. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.

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 Design Institute of San Diego.

Yellow Ribbon Program Participant

Design Institute of San Diego participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, which can cover tuition and fees beyond the Post-9/11 GI Bill® cap through matching funds from the school and the VA. About 12 Yellow Ribbon recipients were reported 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.

Active-Duty Tuition Assistance and Per-Credit Cost

For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Design Institute of San Diego is below that cap.

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$50
Out-of-state	$50

Housing Allowance Coverage

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 Design Institute of San Diego.

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.

Books & Supplies Coverage

Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; Design Institute of San Diego estimates these costs at about $938, so the stipend covers them in full.

GI Bill® and Tuition Assistance Paid at Design Institute of San Diego

This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Design Institute of San Diego.

Approximately 18 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $351,875.

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

Helpful Veteran Links

• Back to Design Institute of San Diego Net Price
• Continue to Design Institute of San Diego Value for Your Money
• File a complaint with the VA

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• VA GI Bill® Comparison Tool
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

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.