How much of the cost at Pacific College New York will the G.I. Bill® cover? 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 Pacific College New York. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $11,234 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $11,234 |
| 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 Pacific College New York.
Pacific College New York 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 Pacific College New York is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $240 | |
| Out-of-state | $240 |
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 Pacific College New York.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $21,557 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $5,196/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $41,568 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $20,011 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,018 in supply costs at Pacific College New York, leaving about $18 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Pacific College New York.
In the latest reporting year, about 8 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $97,825.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 7 | $100,001 | $14,286 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 1 | $7,458 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 6 | $92,543 | — |
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.