by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Northeastern Illinois University? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.
Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending Northeastern Illinois University. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $12,383 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $12,383 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Public-college veterans generally have their entire in-state tuition paid by the Post-9/11 GI Bill® at Northeastern Illinois University.
There is no record that Northeastern Illinois University participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program in the latest federal data. 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 Northeastern Illinois University compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $85 |  |
| Out-of-state | $85 | |
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 Northeastern Illinois University.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $5,040 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $3,225/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $25,800 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $20,760 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. 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 Northeastern Illinois University run about $2,400, leaving about $1,400 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at Northeastern Illinois University.
In the latest reporting year, about 56 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $485,407.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 42 | $409,711 | $9,755 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 38 | $369,165 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 4 | $40,546 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 4 | $6,000 | $1,500 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 4 | $6,000 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 0 | $0 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service 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.