by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Savannah Tech will the G.I. Bill® cover? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at Savannah Tech. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $3,072 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $3,072 |
| 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 Savannah Tech.
Savannah Technical College 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.
Available Yellow Ribbon seats and maximum contributions differ by program and degree level — check with the veteran services office for current limits.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Savannah Tech compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $672 |  |
| Out-of-state | $672 | |
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 Savannah Tech.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $12,033 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,463/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $19,704 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $7,671 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
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 Savannah Tech run about $1,750, leaving about $750 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Savannah Tech.
Roughly 328 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $673,150.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 463 | $938,240 | $2,026 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 463 | $938,240 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 34 | $40,700 | $1,197 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 34 | $40,700 | — |
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.