by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at HCI College? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending HCI College. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $20,028 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,028 |
| 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 HCI College.
There is no record that HCI College participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program in the latest federal data. If you need benefits beyond the Post-9/11 cap, ask the schools veteran services office whether any programs participate.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at HCI College compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |  |
| Out-of-state | $0 | |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at HCI College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $12,040 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $3,474/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $27,792 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $15,752 |
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.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at HCI College.
Approximately 6 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $107,869.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 16 | $149,886 | $9,368 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 16 | $149,886 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
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.