by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at ITEC-MANATI? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Manati is a Yellow Ribbon school: the institution and the VA jointly fund tuition that exceeds the GI Bill® 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 ITEC-MANATI is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $100 |  |
| Out-of-state | $100 | |
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,800 in supply costs at ITEC-MANATI, leaving about $800 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to ITEC-MANATI.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 4 | $10,166 | $2,542 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 4 | $10,166 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 0 | $0 | — |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 0 | $0 | — |
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.