by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at RSC? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at RSC. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $5,032 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $5,032 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
At public institutions the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays in-state tuition and fees in full, meaning most eligible veterans pay no tuition at RSC.
RSC is not listed as a Yellow Ribbon participant in current federal reporting. If you need benefits beyond the Post-9/11 cap, ask the schools veteran services office whether any programs participate.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether RSC is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $1,252 |  |
| Out-of-state | $1,252 | |
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 RSC.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $8,924 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,746/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $13,968 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $5,044 |
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.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; RSC estimates these costs at about $836, so the stipend covers them in full.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at RSC.
Approximately 260 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $505,552.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 254 | $439,729 | $1,731 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 254 | $439,729 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 133 | $158,671 | $1,193 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 133 | $158,671 | — |
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.