by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at SC4 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 SC4. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $8,506 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $8,506 |
| 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 SC4.
SC4 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.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at SC4 compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |  |
| Out-of-state | $0 | |
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 SC4.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $7,984 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,001/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $16,008 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $8,024 |
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 SC4 run about $1,672, leaving about $672 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at SC4.
In the latest reporting year, about 42 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $248,776.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 32 | $167,839 | $5,245 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 32 | $167,839 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 3 | $6,854 | $2,285 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 3 | $6,854 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.
References
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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.