by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to NC A&T for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending NC A&T. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $6,748 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $6,748 |
| 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 NC A&T.
North Carolina A & T 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.
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 NC A&T compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $426 |  |
| Out-of-state | $426 | |
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 NC A&T.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $11,994 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,884/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $15,072 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $3,078 |
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 NC A&T run about $1,500, leaving about $500 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at NC A&T.
Approximately 328 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $1,777,785.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 281 | $1,647,061 | $5,861 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 263 | $1,551,524 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 18 | $95,537 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 35 | $69,958 | $1,999 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 32 | $65,002 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 3 | $4,956 | — |
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.