by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to Trinity College for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap. Roughly 1 students used Yellow Ribbon benefits here in the latest reporting year.
The exact number of seats and the maximum contribution vary by degree level and program, so confirm the current limits with the schools veteran services office.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Trinity College is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $3,490 |  |
| Out-of-state | $3,490 | |
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 Trinity College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,773/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $14,184 |
The MHA helps cover the cost of living while enrolled. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at Trinity College.
Roughly 5 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $49,747.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 6 | $61,558 | $10,260 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 5 | $49,826 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 1 | $11,732 | — |
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.