by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Syracuse 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 Syracuse. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $63,061 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $42,826 |
Because the Post-9/11 tuition benefit is capped near $20,235 per year, tuition above the cap is the veterans responsibility at Syracuse.
Syracuse 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. Roughly 256 students used Yellow Ribbon benefits here in the latest reporting year.
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 Syracuse compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $1,818 |  |
| Out-of-state | $1,818 | |
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 Syracuse.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $18,444 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,127/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $17,016 |
| Estimated shortfall to cover yourself | $1,428 |
The housing benefit does not fully cover estimated living costs at this school — budget for the gap. 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 Syracuse run about $1,690, leaving about $690 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Syracuse.
Roughly 315 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $7,684,376.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 639 | $16,783,948 | $26,266 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 265 | $8,427,390 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 374 | $8,356,558 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 106 | $288,700 | $2,724 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 89 | $242,500 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 17 | $46,200 | — |
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.