by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Texas A&M Corpus Christi? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Texas A&M Corpus Christi. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $9,748 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $9,748 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Public-college veterans generally have their entire in-state tuition paid by the Post-9/11 GI Bill® at Texas A&M Corpus Christi.
There is no record that Texas A&M Corpus Christi participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program in the latest federal data. Contact the veteran services office to confirm whether any programs offer Yellow Ribbon matching.
Active-duty service members using DoD Tuition Assistance are capped at $250 per credit hour. The chart below shows whether the per-credit charge at Texas A&M Corpus Christi falls under that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |  |
| Out-of-state | $0 | |
On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at Texas A&M Corpus Christi.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $12,321 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,704/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $13,632 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $1,311 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,248 in supply costs at Texas A&M Corpus Christi, leaving about $248 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at Texas A&M Corpus Christi.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 349 | $2,592,454 | $7,428 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 255 | $2,181,190 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 94 | $411,264 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 43 | $101,725 | $2,366 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 14 | $35,358 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 29 | $66,367 | — |
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.