by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Pacific? 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 Pacific. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $55,340 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $35,105 |
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 Pacific.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, University of the Pacific and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap. In the most recent year, about 26 students received Yellow Ribbon awards at this school.
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.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Pacific compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $335 |  |
| Out-of-state | $335 | |
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 Pacific.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $18,330 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,535/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $20,280 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $1,950 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. 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 Pacific run about $938, so the stipend covers them in full.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Pacific.
Roughly 45 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $1,021,255.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 74 | $2,113,942 | $28,567 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 31 | $903,974 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 43 | $1,209,968 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty 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.