by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at McDaniel 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 McDaniel. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $49,647 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $29,412 |
Because the Post-9/11 tuition benefit is capped near $20,235 per year, tuition above the cap is the veterans responsibility at McDaniel.
McDaniel College is a Yellow Ribbon school: the institution and the VA jointly fund tuition that exceeds the GI Bill® cap. About 1 Yellow Ribbon recipients were reported at this school.
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 McDaniel compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $975 |  |
| Out-of-state | $975 | |
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 McDaniel.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $8,594 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,667/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $21,336 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $12,742 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; McDaniel estimates these costs at about $1,450, leaving about $450 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to McDaniel.
Roughly 45 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $645,418.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 37 | $616,444 | $16,661 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 30 | $547,370 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 7 | $69,074 | — |
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.