by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at RIC? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.
Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending RIC. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $10,986 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $10,986 |
| 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 RIC.
Federal data does not indicate that RIC currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Contact the veteran services office to confirm whether any programs offer Yellow Ribbon matching.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at RIC compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $50 |  |
| Out-of-state | $50 | |
On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at RIC.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $14,688 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $3,054/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $24,432 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $9,744 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. 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 $1,200 in supply costs at RIC, leaving about $200 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to RIC.
In the latest reporting year, about 102 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $556,181.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 93 | $593,858 | $6,386 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 83 | $542,057 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 10 | $51,801 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service 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.