by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to MIU for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? 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 MIU. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $16,530 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $16,530 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at MIU.
Maharishi International University is a Yellow Ribbon school: the institution and the VA jointly fund tuition that exceeds the GI Bill® cap. Roughly 1 students used Yellow Ribbon benefits here in the latest reporting year.
The exact number of seats and the maximum contribution vary by degree level and program, so confirm the current limits with the schools veteran services office.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at MIU compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $95 |  |
| Out-of-state | $95 | |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at MIU.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $8,000 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,551/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $12,408 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $4,408 |
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.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; MIU estimates these costs at about $1,000, so the stipend covers them in full.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at MIU.
Approximately 89 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $877,470.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 135 | $742,970 | $5,503 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 96 | $569,042 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 39 | $173,928 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty 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.