by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Triangle Tech-Chambersburg will the G.I. Bill® cover? 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 Triangle Tech-Chambersburg. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $18,961 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $18,961 |
| 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 Triangle Tech-Chambersburg.
Triangle Tech-Chambersburg 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.
Available Yellow Ribbon seats and maximum contributions differ by program and degree level — check with the veteran services office for current limits.
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 Triangle Tech-Chambersburg.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $12,680 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,133/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $17,064 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $4,384 |
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.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,329 in supply costs at Triangle Tech-Chambersburg, leaving about $329 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Triangle Tech-Chambersburg.
Approximately 9 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $173,333.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 10 | $176,054 | $17,605 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 10 | $176,054 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty 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.