by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Orlando will the G.I. Bill® cover? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Orlando. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $14,262 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $14,262 |
| 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 Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Orlando.
Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Orlando is not listed as a Yellow Ribbon participant in current federal reporting. 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 Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Orlando compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $1,155 |  |
| Out-of-state | $1,155 | |
On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Orlando.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $12,781 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,718/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $21,744 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $8,963 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Orlando estimates these costs at about $2,775, leaving about $1,775 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Orlando.
Roughly 8 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $69,160.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 8 | $85,665 | $10,708 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 6 | $73,250 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 2 | $12,415 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
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.