by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Georgia Tech? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Georgia Tech. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $11,764 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $11,764 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Tuition and fees here fall within the annual Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefit, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at Georgia Tech.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is a Yellow Ribbon school: the institution and the VA jointly fund tuition that exceeds the GI Bill® cap. Roughly 2 students used Yellow Ribbon benefits here in the latest reporting year.
Seat counts and matching amounts change by program each year; verify the details with the schools military and veteran services team.
Active-duty service members using DoD Tuition Assistance are capped at $250 per credit hour. The chart below shows whether the per-credit charge at Georgia Tech falls under that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $1,546 |  |
| Out-of-state | $1,546 | |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at Georgia Tech.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $12,760 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,490/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $19,920 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $7,160 |
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.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $800 in supply costs at Georgia Tech, so the stipend covers them in full.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Georgia Tech.
Approximately 349 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $3,078,682.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 317 | $3,029,460 | $9,557 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 145 | $998,785 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 172 | $2,030,675 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 228 | $607,108 | $2,663 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 2 | $6,250 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 226 | $600,858 | — |
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.