by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at PHSC will the G.I. Bill® cover? 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 PHSC. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $3,155 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $3,155 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at PHSC.
There is no record that PHSC 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 PHSC is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $858 |  |
| Out-of-state | $858 | |
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 PHSC.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $9,247 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,832/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $22,656 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $13,409 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a books-and-supplies stipend of up to $1,000 per year. Estimated book and supply costs at PHSC run about $1,520, leaving about $520 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to PHSC.
In the latest reporting year, about 127 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $224,104.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 304 | $466,944 | $1,536 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 304 | $466,944 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 11 | $6,446 | $586 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 11 | $6,446 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty 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.