by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Duke will the G.I. Bill® cover? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Duke. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $65,805 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $45,570 |
Because the Post-9/11 tuition benefit is capped near $20,235 per year, tuition above the cap is the veterans responsibility at Duke.
Duke is not listed as a Yellow Ribbon participant in current federal reporting. If you need benefits beyond the Post-9/11 cap, ask the schools veteran services office whether any programs participate.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Duke compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $2,433 |  |
| Out-of-state | $2,433 | |
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 Duke.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $17,458 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,908/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $15,264 |
| Estimated shortfall to cover yourself | $2,194 |
Living costs here run above the housing allowance, so plan to cover the difference from savings or other income. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,602 in supply costs at Duke, leaving about $602 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Duke.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 283 | $3,745,795 | $13,236 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 26 | $798,054 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 257 | $2,947,741 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty members.
References
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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.