by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Texas A & M University - Central Texas will the G.I. Bill® cover? 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 Texas A & M University - Central Texas. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $6,627 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $6,627 |
| 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 Texas A & M University - Central Texas.
Texas A&M University-Central Texas is a Yellow Ribbon school: the institution and the VA jointly fund tuition that exceeds the GI Bill® cap. Roughly 3 students used Yellow Ribbon benefits here in the latest reporting year.
Seat counts and matching amounts change by program each year; verify the details with the schools military and veteran services team.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Texas A & M University - Central Texas compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $316 |  |
| Out-of-state | $316 | |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at Texas A & M University - Central Texas.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $11,664 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,704/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $13,632 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $1,968 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
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 Texas A & M University - Central Texas run about $1,400, leaving about $400 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at Texas A & M University - Central Texas.
Roughly 404 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $2,076,436.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 360 | $1,978,273 | $5,495 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 250 | $1,448,023 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 110 | $530,250 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 80 | $194,936 | $2,437 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 52 | $124,436 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 28 | $70,500 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
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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.