by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Northcentral University? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Northcentral University and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap.
Seat counts and matching amounts change by program each year; verify the details with the schools military and veteran services team.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Northcentral University compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $65 |  |
| Out-of-state | $65 | |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at Northcentral University.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,514/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $20,112 |
This allowance is paid while you are in school to help with housing and living expenses. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Northcentral University.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 437 | $3,883,719 | $8,887 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 3 | $8,758 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 434 | $3,874,961 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 11 | $16,250 | $1,477 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 1 | $3,750 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 10 | $12,500 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty members.
References
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.