by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Purdue University Global will the G.I. Bill® cover? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Purdue University Global. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $10,110 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $10,110 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Because tuition is at or below the annual Post-9/11 benefit, the GI Bill® covers it in full at Purdue University Global.
Federal data does not indicate that Purdue University Global 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 Purdue University Global compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $21 |  |
| Out-of-state | $1,056 |  |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at Purdue University Global.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $6,870 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,983/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $15,864 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $8,994 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Purdue University Global.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 4,002 | $22,597,797 | $5,647 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 3,165 | $17,448,119 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 837 | $5,149,678 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 10,414 | $21,893,893 | $2,102 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 9,862 | $20,726,824 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 552 | $1,167,069 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
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.