by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Pacific? 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 Pacific. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $54,466 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $34,231 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® caps the annual tuition benefit (about $20,235), so the tuition above that is a gap veterans must cover through Yellow Ribbon, savings, or other aid at Pacific.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Pacific University and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap. About 42 Yellow Ribbon recipients were reported at this school.
Available Yellow Ribbon seats and maximum contributions differ by program and degree level — check with the veteran services office for current limits.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Pacific compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $1,338 |  |
| Out-of-state | $1,338 | |
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 Pacific.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $10,236 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,460/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $19,680 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $9,444 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. 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; Pacific estimates these costs at about $1,050, leaving about $50 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Pacific.
Approximately 50 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $1,155,261.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 86 | $3,010,305 | $35,004 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 49 | $1,899,421 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 37 | $1,110,884 | — |
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.