by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at IWU? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at IWU. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $31,168 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $10,933 |
Because the Post-9/11 tuition benefit is capped near $20,235 per year, tuition above the cap is the veterans responsibility at IWU.
Federal data does not indicate that IWU currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Contact the veteran services office to confirm whether any programs offer Yellow Ribbon matching.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at IWU compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |  |
| Out-of-state | $0 | |
On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at IWU.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $7,032 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,073/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $16,584 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $9,552 |
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 IWU run about $1,384, leaving about $384 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at IWU.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 13 | $183,463 | $14,113 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 12 | $176,691 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 1 | $6,772 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 1 | $4,250 | $4,250 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 1 | $4,250 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 0 | $0 | — |
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.