by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at GSU will the G.I. Bill® cover? 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 GSU. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $11,320 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $11,320 |
| 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 GSU.
There is no record that GSU participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program in the latest federal data. Check directly with the school, since participation can change year to year.
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 GSU falls under that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $1,674 |  |
| Out-of-state | $1,674 | |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at GSU.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $11,360 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,610/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $20,880 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $9,520 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. 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 $1,000 in supply costs at GSU, so the stipend covers them in full.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to GSU.
Roughly 54 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $466,951.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 32 | $354,287 | $11,071 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 24 | $255,516 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 8 | $98,771 | — |
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.