by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Rivier? 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 Rivier. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $37,791 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $17,556 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® limits the annual tuition benefit to roughly $20,235, so tuition beyond that is out of pocket (or covered by Yellow Ribbon) at Rivier.
Rivier University participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, which can cover tuition and fees beyond the Post-9/11 GI Bill® cap through matching funds from the school and the VA. In the most recent year, about 11 students received Yellow Ribbon awards at this school.
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.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Rivier compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $1,140 |  |
| Out-of-state | $1,140 | |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at Rivier.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $13,029 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $3,099/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $24,792 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $11,763 |
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.
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 Rivier run about $1,400, leaving about $400 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at Rivier.
Approximately 26 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $454,364.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 23 | $486,473 | $21,151 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 15 | $392,124 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 8 | $94,349 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 3 | $174 | $58 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 0 | $0 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 3 | $174 | — |
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.