by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to Temple College for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Temple College. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $4,800 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $4,800 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Because tuition is at or below the annual Post-9/11 benefit, the GI Bill® covers it in full at Temple College.
Federal data does not indicate that Temple College currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Check directly with the school, since participation can change year to year.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Temple College is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $1,860 |  |
| Out-of-state | $2,346 | |
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 Temple College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $14,400 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,704/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $13,632 |
| Estimated shortfall to cover yourself | $768 |
Expect to make up the shortfall between the housing benefit and actual living costs. 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; Temple College estimates these costs at about $2,000, leaving about $1,000 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at Temple College.
Approximately 301 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $892,021.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 288 | $838,831 | $2,913 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 288 | $838,831 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 20 | $8,360 | $418 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 20 | $8,360 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty 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.