by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at IU Bloomington? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending IU Bloomington. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $11,790 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $11,790 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Public-college veterans generally have their entire in-state tuition paid by the Post-9/11 GI Bill® at IU Bloomington.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Indiana University-Bloomington and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap. About 8 Yellow Ribbon recipients were reported at this school.
Available Yellow Ribbon seats and maximum contributions differ by program and degree level — check with the veteran services office for current limits.
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 IU Bloomington falls under that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $1,522 |  |
| Out-of-state | $1,522 | |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at IU Bloomington.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $13,380 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,908/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $15,264 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $1,884 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
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 IU Bloomington run about $690, so the stipend covers them in full.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to IU Bloomington.
Approximately 420 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $5,312,297.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 353 | $4,743,716 | $13,438 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 189 | $1,812,369 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 164 | $2,931,347 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 59 | $197,959 | $3,355 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 39 | $151,250 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 20 | $46,709 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service 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.