by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to Wallace, Dothan 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 Wallace, Dothan. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $4,920 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $4,920 |
| 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 Wallace, Dothan.
Federal data does not indicate that Wallace, Dothan currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Contact the veteran services office to confirm whether any programs offer Yellow Ribbon matching.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Wallace, Dothan is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $37 |  |
| Out-of-state | $37 | |
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 Wallace, Dothan.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $9,450 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,431/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $11,448 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $1,998 |
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.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,200 in supply costs at Wallace, Dothan, leaving about $200 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Wallace, Dothan.
Roughly 8 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $25,532.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 78 | $268,857 | $3,447 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 78 | $268,857 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 17 | $16,614 | $977 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 17 | $16,614 | — |
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.