by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Trine? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.
Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending Trine. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $9,576 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $9,576 |
| 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 Trine.
Federal data does not indicate that Trine currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. If you need benefits beyond the Post-9/11 cap, ask the schools veteran services office whether any programs participate.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Trine compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |  |
| Out-of-state | $0 | |
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 Trine.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $13,560 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,959/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $15,672 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $2,112 |
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 $900 in supply costs at Trine, so the stipend covers them in full.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Trine.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 7 | $44,567 | $6,367 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 4 | $27,102 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 3 | $17,465 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 4 | $9,250 | $2,313 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 4 | $9,250 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 0 | $0 | — |
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.