by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to Pensacola State for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Pensacola State. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $2,348 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $2,348 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
For public schools, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® covers the full in-state tuition and fees, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at Pensacola State.
Federal data does not indicate that Pensacola State currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Contact the veteran services office to confirm whether any programs offer Yellow Ribbon matching.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Pensacola State is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |  |
| Out-of-state | $0 | |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at Pensacola State.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $10,226 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,956/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $15,648 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $5,422 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
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 Pensacola State run about $900, so the stipend covers them in full.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at Pensacola State.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 696 | $1,358,878 | $1,952 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 696 | $1,358,878 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 94 | $52,388 | $557 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 94 | $52,388 | — |
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.