Wondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Barranquitas? 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 Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Barranquitas. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $5,542 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $5,542 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Barranquitas.
Federal data does not indicate that Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Barranquitas currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. If you need benefits beyond the Post-9/11 cap, ask the schools veteran services office whether any programs participate.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Barranquitas compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $646 | |
| Out-of-state | $646 |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Barranquitas.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $8,498 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,800/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $14,400 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $5,902 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Barranquitas estimates these costs at about $2,460, leaving about $1,460 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Barranquitas.
In the latest reporting year, about 15 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $43,279.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 18 | $63,212 | $3,512 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 13 | $54,600 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 5 | $8,612 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 0 | $0 | — |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 0 | $0 | — |
| 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.