by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at GaSou will the G.I. Bill® cover? 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 GaSou. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $5,905 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $5,905 |
| 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 GaSou.
Federal data does not indicate that GaSou currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Check directly with the school, since participation can change year to year.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether GaSou is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $1,534 |  |
| Out-of-state | $1,534 | |
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 GaSou.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $9,814 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,665/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $13,320 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $3,506 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a books-and-supplies stipend of up to $1,000 per year. Estimated book and supply costs at GaSou run about $1,200, leaving about $200 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at GaSou.
In the latest reporting year, about 486 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $1,791,725.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 803 | $3,282,472 | $4,088 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 727 | $2,889,861 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 76 | $392,611 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 162 | $298,897 | $1,845 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 142 | $230,273 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 20 | $68,624 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty 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.