by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Saginaw Valley State University 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.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Saginaw Valley State University. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $12,240 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $12,240 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Public-college veterans generally have their entire in-state tuition paid by the Post-9/11 GI Bill® at Saginaw Valley State University.
Saginaw Valley State 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.
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 Saginaw Valley State University compares.
| 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. Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at Saginaw Valley State University.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $11,700 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,620/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $12,960 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $1,260 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
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 Saginaw Valley State University run about $1,120, leaving about $120 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Saginaw Valley State University.
In the latest reporting year, about 81 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $731,334.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 61 | $528,700 | $8,667 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 61 | $528,700 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 0 | $0 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 4 | $7,500 | $1,875 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 4 | $7,500 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 0 | $0 | — |
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.