Nicholls State University GI Bill® Coverage

How much of the cost at Nicholls State University will the G.I. Bill® cover? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.

• Your Estimated Out-of-Pocket Cost
• How Tuition Is Covered
• Yellow Ribbon Program
• Per-Credit Charges and Tuition Assistance
• Living Expense Coverage
• Book Stipend Coverage
• Veteran Benefit Dollars
• References

Veterans Can Attend Nicholls State University With Tuition Fully Covered

The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Nicholls State University. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.

Private Tuition Fully Covered for Veterans

Tuition and fees here fall within the annual Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefit, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at Nicholls State University.

Yellow Ribbon Program Participant

Nicholls State University participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, which can cover tuition and fees beyond the Post-9/11 GI Bill® cap through matching funds from the school and the VA.

Seat counts and matching amounts change by program each year; verify the details with the schools military and veteran services team.

Active-Duty Tuition Assistance and Per-Credit Cost

For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Nicholls State University is below that cap.

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$1,659
Out-of-state	$1,659

Housing Allowance Coverage

The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at Nicholls State University.

For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.

Your Books and Supplies Are Likely Covered

With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,300 in supply costs at Nicholls State University, leaving about $300 out of pocket.

GI Bill® and Tuition Assistance Paid at Nicholls State University

This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Nicholls State University.

Roughly 91 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $600,516.

These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty members.

Helpful Veteran Links

• Nicholls State University Veteran & Military Services
• Back to Nicholls State University Net Price
• Continue to Nicholls State University Value for Your Money
• File a complaint with the VA

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• VA GI Bill® Comparison Tool
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

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.