Harrisburg University of Science and Technology GI Bill® Coverage

How much of the cost at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology will the G.I. Bill® cover? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.

$23,900 Veteran Tuition & Fees

$20,235 Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit

$3,665 Tuition Out of Pocket

What Veterans Pay Out of Pocket
Tuition Coverage
Yellow Ribbon Participation
Per-Credit Fees & the Active-Duty Cap
Living Expense Coverage
Book Stipend Coverage
Veteran Benefit Dollars
References

Expect Roughly $3,665 in Tuition Out of Pocket at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.

Item	Amount
Veteran tuition & fees	$23,900
Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit	$20,235
Tuition out of pocket	$3,665

Private College Tuition Not Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

The Post-9/11 GI Bill® caps the annual tuition benefit (about $20,235), so the tuition above that is a gap veterans must cover through Yellow Ribbon, savings, or other aid at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology.

Yellow Ribbon Participation Could Not Be Determined

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology 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.

Per-Credit Charges vs. the $250 Tuition Assistance Cap

For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is below that cap.

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$0
Out-of-state	$0

Your Living Expenses Are Likely Covered

On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology.

Item	Amount
Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year)	$9,900
Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA)	$2,133/mo
Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months)	$17,064
Estimated surplus in your pocket	$7,164

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.

Your Books and Supplies Are Likely Covered

With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,200 in supply costs at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, leaving about $200 out of pocket.

GI Bill® & DoD Benefits Used at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology.

Approximately 16 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $103,162.

Benefit	Recipients	Total disbursed	Average / recipient
GI Bill® (all students)	10	$76,887	$7,689
GI Bill® — undergraduate	8	$59,383	—
GI Bill® — graduate	2	$17,504	—

GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.

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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.