by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to National University for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at National University. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $13,320 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $13,320 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Tuition and fees here fall within the annual Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefit, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at National University.
Federal data does not indicate that National University 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 National University compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |  |
| Out-of-state | $0 | |
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; National University estimates these costs at about $938, 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 National University.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 4,397 | $41,794,864 | $9,505 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 3,488 | $33,184,935 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 909 | $8,609,929 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 2,367 | $5,892,363 | $2,489 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 2,025 | $4,896,601 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 342 | $995,762 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
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.