by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at VSU will the G.I. Bill® cover? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending VSU. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $6,007 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $6,007 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
For public schools, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® covers the full in-state tuition and fees, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at VSU.
Valdosta State University is a Yellow Ribbon school: the institution and the VA jointly fund tuition that exceeds the GI Bill® 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 VSU compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $1,636 |  |
| Out-of-state | $1,636 | |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at VSU.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $10,946 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,533/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $12,264 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $1,318 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. 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 VSU run about $1,200, leaving about $200 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at VSU.
Roughly 213 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $949,600.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 181 | $1,091,402 | $6,030 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 142 | $919,815 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 39 | $171,587 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 46 | $118,342 | $2,573 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 40 | $104,147 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 6 | $14,195 | — |
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.