by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $3,707 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $3,707 |
| 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 Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan.
There is no record that Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program in the latest federal data. Check directly with the school, since participation can change year to year.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $28 |  |
| Out-of-state | $28 | |
On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $2,500 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,222/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $17,776 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $15,276 |
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.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,800 in supply costs at Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan, leaving about $800 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan.
Approximately 4 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $4,984.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 4 | $5,466 | $1,367 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 4 | $5,466 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty members.
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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.