by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Pacific Graduate School of Psychology will the G.I. Bill® cover? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
Palo Alto University is a Yellow Ribbon school: the institution and the VA jointly fund tuition that exceeds the GI Bill® cap. In the most recent year, about 3 students received Yellow Ribbon awards 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.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Pacific Graduate School of Psychology is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $125 |  |
| Out-of-state | $125 | |
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 Graduate School of Psychology.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $4,557/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $36,456 |
This allowance is paid while you are in school to help with housing and living expenses. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at Pacific Graduate School of Psychology.
In the latest reporting year, about 7 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $81,870.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 13 | $143,391 | $11,030 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 0 | $0 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 13 | $143,391 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 0 | $0 | — |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 0 | $0 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 0 | $0 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.
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.