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Dominican University of California G.I. Bill® Benefits

Will you go to DUofC 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.

$50,666 Veteran Tuition & Fees
$20,235 Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit
$30,431 Tuition Out of Pocket

Veterans at Dominican University of California Pay About $30,431 Out of Pocket for Tuition

The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending DUofC. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.

ItemAmount
Veteran tuition & fees$50,666
Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit$20,235
Tuition out of pocket$30,431

Private College Tuition Not Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

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 DUofC.

Dominican University of California Participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program

Dominican University of California 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 6 Yellow Ribbon recipients were reported at this school.

Seat counts and matching amounts change by program each year; verify the details with the schools military and veteran services team.

Active-Duty Tuition Assistance and Per-Credit Cost

DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at DUofC compares.

ResidencyPer-credit chargeBelow $250 cap?
In-state$845no
Out-of-state$845no

Your Living Expenses Are Likely Covered

The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at DUofC.

ItemAmount
Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year)$17,784
Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA)$3,309/mo
Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months)$26,472
Estimated surplus in your pocket$8,688

The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.

Your Books and Supplies Are Likely Covered

With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,152 in supply costs at DUofC, leaving about $152 out of pocket.

GI Bill® and Tuition Assistance Paid at Dominican University of California

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

In the latest reporting year, about 24 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $532,486.

BenefitRecipientsTotal disbursedAverage / recipient
GI Bill® (all students)5$95,218$19,044
GI Bill® — undergraduate5$95,218
GI Bill® — graduate0$0

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.

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