by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Trine? 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 Trine. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $35,600 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $15,365 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® caps the annual tuition benefit (about $20,235), so the tuition above that is a gap veterans must cover through Yellow Ribbon, savings, or other aid at Trine.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Trine University and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap.
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 Trine compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $3,700 |  |
| Out-of-state | $3,700 | |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at Trine.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $8,200 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,545/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $12,360 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $4,160 |
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 Trine run about $1,010, leaving about $10 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Trine.
Approximately 31 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $338,409.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 27 | $428,101 | $15,856 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 25 | $373,861 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 2 | $54,240 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 0 | $0 | — |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 0 | $0 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 0 | $0 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
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.