by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Temple? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at Temple. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $22,082 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $22,082 |
| 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 Temple.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Temple University and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap. About 25 Yellow Ribbon recipients were reported at this school.
Available Yellow Ribbon seats and maximum contributions differ by program and degree level — check with the veteran services office for current limits.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Temple compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $670 |  |
| Out-of-state | $744 | |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at Temple.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $16,968 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,682/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $21,456 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $4,488 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. 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 Temple run about $1,240, leaving about $240 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Temple.
Roughly 299 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $4,307,411.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 282 | $5,004,216 | $17,745 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 217 | $3,624,580 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 65 | $1,379,636 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 32 | $101,886 | $3,184 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 30 | $98,667 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 2 | $3,219 | — |
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.