by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at SWC Chula Vista? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending SWC Chula Vista. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $1,344 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $1,344 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Tuition and fees here fall within the annual Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefit, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at SWC Chula Vista.
There is no record that SWC Chula Vista participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program in the latest federal data. 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 SWC Chula Vista is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $36 |  |
| Out-of-state | $36 | |
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 SWC Chula Vista.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $23,897 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $4,110/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $32,880 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $8,983 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. 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 SWC Chula Vista run about $1,210, leaving about $210 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to SWC Chula Vista.
Approximately 526 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $276,438.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 490 | $498,667 | $1,018 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 490 | $498,667 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 7 | $4,967 | $710 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 7 | $4,967 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.
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.