by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Pitt Johnstown 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.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Pitt Johnstown. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $14,646 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $14,646 |
| 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 Pitt Johnstown.
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 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.
Seat counts and matching amounts change by program each year; verify the details with the schools military and veteran services team.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Pitt Johnstown compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $434 |  |
| Out-of-state | $434 | |
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 Pitt Johnstown.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $13,338 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,527/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $12,216 |
| Estimated shortfall to cover yourself | $1,122 |
The housing benefit does not fully cover estimated living costs at this school — budget for the gap. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
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 Pitt Johnstown run about $750, so the stipend covers them in full.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Pitt Johnstown.
In the latest reporting year, about 25 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $282,583.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 20 | $217,467 | $10,873 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 20 | $217,467 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 3 | $8,875 | $2,958 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 3 | $8,875 | — |
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.