by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to Dewey University - Carolina 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.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Dewey University - Carolina. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $7,630 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $7,630 |
| 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 Dewey University - Carolina.
Federal data does not indicate that Dewey University - Carolina currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Contact the veteran services office to confirm whether any programs offer Yellow Ribbon matching.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Dewey University - Carolina compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |  |
| Out-of-state | $0 | |
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 Dewey University - Carolina.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $5,800 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,222/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $17,776 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $11,976 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. 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; Dewey University - Carolina estimates these costs at about $1,600, leaving about $600 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Dewey University - Carolina.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 2 | $13,876 | $6,938 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 2 | $13,876 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 2 | $6,832 | $3,416 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 2 | $6,832 | — |
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.