by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to Inter American University of Puerto Rico - San German for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Inter American University of Puerto Rico - San German. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $5,580 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $5,580 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Because tuition is at or below the annual Post-9/11 benefit, the GI Bill® covers it in full at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - San German.
Federal data does not indicate that Inter American University of Puerto Rico - San German currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Check directly with the school, since participation can change year to year.
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 - San German compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $684 |  |
| Out-of-state | $684 | |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - San German.
| 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.
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 Inter American University of Puerto Rico - San German run 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 - San German.
In the latest reporting year, about 47 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $188,850.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 45 | $177,662 | $3,948 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 37 | $149,679 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 8 | $27,983 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 0 | $0 | — |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 0 | $0 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 0 | $0 | — |
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.