by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Fajardo will the G.I. Bill® cover? 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 Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Fajardo. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $5,580 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $5,580 |
| 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 Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Fajardo.
There is no record that Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Fajardo participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program in the latest federal data. 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 Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Fajardo compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $684 |  |
| Out-of-state | $684 | |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Fajardo.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $8,498 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,950/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $15,600 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $7,102 |
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 - Fajardo estimates these costs at about $2,460, leaving about $1,460 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Fajardo.
Approximately 30 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $115,800.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 20 | $80,286 | $4,014 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 19 | $78,676 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 1 | $1,610 | — |
| 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
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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.