by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Southern California Institute of Technology? 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 Southern California Institute of Technology. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $20,515 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $280 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® caps the annual tuition benefit (about $20,235), so the tuition above that is a gap veterans must cover through Yellow Ribbon, savings, or other aid at Southern California Institute of Technology.
Southern California Institute of Technology 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.
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at Southern California Institute of Technology.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $15,336 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $3,657/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $29,256 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $13,920 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; Southern California Institute of Technology estimates these costs at about $1,440, leaving about $440 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Southern California Institute of Technology.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 173 | $2,169,315 | $12,539 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 173 | $2,169,315 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.
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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.