by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Jeff State will the G.I. Bill® cover? 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 Jeff State. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $5,040 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $5,040 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at Jeff State.
There is no record that Jeff State participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program in the latest federal data. 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 Jeff State compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $615 |  |
| Out-of-state | $615 | |
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 Jeff State.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $15,921 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,229/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $17,832 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $1,911 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. 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 Jeff State run about $1,444, leaving about $444 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Jeff State.
In the latest reporting year, about 54 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $108,841.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 69 | $234,788 | $3,403 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 69 | $234,788 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 8 | $5,842 | $730 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 8 | $5,842 | — |
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.