by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to PMI Chula Vista for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at PMI Chula Vista. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $17,587 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $17,587 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at PMI Chula Vista.
There is no record that PMI Chula Vista participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program in the latest federal data. If you need benefits beyond the Post-9/11 cap, ask the schools veteran services office whether any programs participate.
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at PMI Chula Vista.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $4,110/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $32,880 |
This allowance is paid while you are in school to help with housing and living expenses. 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 PMI Chula Vista run about $867, so the stipend covers them in full.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to PMI Chula Vista.
Roughly 84 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $845,649.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 92 | $1,047,067 | $11,381 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 92 | $1,047,067 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 3 | $12,000 | $4,000 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 3 | $12,000 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.
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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.