by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to Northwest Vista College 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.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at Northwest Vista College. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $6,892 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $6,892 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Public-college veterans generally have their entire in-state tuition paid by the Post-9/11 GI Bill® at Northwest Vista College.
There is no record that Northwest Vista College participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program in the latest federal data. 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 Northwest Vista College is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $29 |  |
| Out-of-state | $29 | |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at Northwest Vista College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $11,512 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,058/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $16,464 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $4,952 |
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.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; Northwest Vista College estimates these costs at about $500, so the stipend covers them in full.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Northwest Vista College.
In the latest reporting year, about 1,062 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $1,303,411.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 1,074 | $2,334,282 | $2,173 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 1,074 | $2,334,282 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 132 | $59,648 | $452 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 132 | $59,648 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
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.