by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Purdue will the G.I. Bill® cover? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at Purdue. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $9,992 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $9,992 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Public-college veterans generally have their entire in-state tuition paid by the Post-9/11 GI Bill® at Purdue.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Purdue University-Main Campus and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap.
The exact number of seats and the maximum contribution vary by degree level and program, so confirm the current limits with the schools veteran services office.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Purdue is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |  |
| Out-of-state | $0 | |
On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at Purdue.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $12,390 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,770/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $14,160 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $1,770 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,030 in supply costs at Purdue, leaving about $30 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Purdue.
Approximately 700 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $5,503,661.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 515 | $5,244,147 | $10,183 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 353 | $3,512,533 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 162 | $1,731,614 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 162 | $571,043 | $3,525 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 108 | $459,208 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 54 | $111,835 | — |
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.