by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Hood? 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 Hood. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $45,870 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $25,635 |
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 Hood.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Hood College and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap.
Seat counts and matching amounts change by program each year; verify the details with the schools military and veteran services team.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Hood is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $250 |  |
| Out-of-state | $250 | |
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 Hood.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $14,382 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,628/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $21,024 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $6,642 |
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 Hood run about $1,430, leaving about $430 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at Hood.
In the latest reporting year, about 50 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $633,047.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 48 | $1,081,981 | $22,541 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 40 | $993,937 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 8 | $88,044 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 3 | $6,730 | $2,243 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 1 | $3,730 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 2 | $3,000 | — |
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.