by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to North Dakota State College of Science for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending North Dakota State College of Science. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $5,928 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $5,928 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at North Dakota State College of Science.
North Dakota State College of Science is not listed as a Yellow Ribbon participant in current federal reporting. Check directly with the school, since participation can change year to year.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether North Dakota State College of Science is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $41 |  |
| Out-of-state | $41 | |
On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at North Dakota State College of Science.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $7,658 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,569/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $12,552 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $4,894 |
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.
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 North Dakota State College of Science run about $1,000, so the stipend covers them in full.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at North Dakota State College of Science.
Roughly 29 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $111,596.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 0 | $0 | — |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 0 | $0 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 30 | $45,792 | $1,526 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 30 | $45,792 | — |
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.