by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Moravian will the G.I. Bill® cover? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at Moravian. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $52,000 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $31,765 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® caps the annual tuition benefit (about $20,235), so the tuition above that is a gap veterans must cover through Yellow Ribbon, savings, or other aid at Moravian.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Moravian University and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap. About 14 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 Moravian compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |  |
| Out-of-state | $0 | |
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 Moravian.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $10,249 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,400/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $19,200 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $8,951 |
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 Moravian run about $1,284, leaving about $284 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Moravian.
In the latest reporting year, about 24 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $501,170.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 42 | $941,391 | $22,414 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 26 | $733,761 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 16 | $207,630 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 3 | $9,000 | $3,000 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 0 | $0 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 3 | $9,000 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.
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.