by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Palm Beach State College? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at Palm Beach State College. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $3,050 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $3,050 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
At public institutions the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays in-state tuition and fees in full, meaning most eligible veterans pay no tuition at Palm Beach State College.
Federal data does not indicate that Palm Beach State College currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. If you need benefits beyond the Post-9/11 cap, ask the schools veteran services office whether any programs participate.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Palm Beach State College compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $20 |  |
| Out-of-state | $20 | |
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 Palm Beach State College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $12,825 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $3,474/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $27,792 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $14,967 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; Palm Beach State College estimates these costs at about $2,700, leaving about $1,700 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Palm Beach State College.
Roughly 341 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $398,529.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 357 | $733,522 | $2,055 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 357 | $733,522 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 126 | $270,891 | $2,150 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 126 | $270,891 | — |
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.