Hastings College G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

How much of the cost at Hastings 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.

• Your Estimated Out-of-Pocket Cost
• Tuition Coverage
• Yellow Ribbon Program
• Per-Credit Fees & the Active-Duty Cap
• Housing Allowance Coverage
• Book Stipend Coverage
• Veteran Benefit Dollars
• References

Expect Roughly $15,895 in Tuition Out of Pocket at Hastings College

Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending Hastings. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.

Private Tuition Above the Post-9/11 Benefit Cap

The Post-9/11 GI Bill® limits the annual tuition benefit to roughly $20,235, so tuition beyond that is out of pocket (or covered by Yellow Ribbon) at Hastings.

Yellow Ribbon Program Participant

Hastings College is a Yellow Ribbon school: the institution and the VA jointly fund tuition that exceeds the GI Bill® cap.

The exact number of seats and the maximum contribution vary by degree level and program, so confirm the current limits with the schools veteran services office.

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

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 Hastings falls under that cap.

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$1,780
Out-of-state	$1,780

Your Living Expenses Are Likely Covered

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 Hastings.

At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.

Your Books and Supplies Are Likely Covered

With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $110 in supply costs at Hastings, so the stipend covers them in full.

Veteran Education Benefit Dollars at Hastings College

Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Hastings.

In the latest reporting year, about 11 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $89,790.

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

Veteran Services & Links

• Hastings Veteran & Military Services
• Back to Hastings Net Price
• Continue to Hastings Value for Your Money
• File a complaint with the VA

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• VA GI Bill® Comparison Tool
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

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.