by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Vassar will the G.I. Bill® cover? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at Vassar. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $67,805 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $47,570 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® limits the annual tuition benefit to roughly $20,235, so tuition beyond that is out of pocket (or covered by Yellow Ribbon) at Vassar.
Vassar College is a Yellow Ribbon school: the institution and the VA jointly fund tuition that exceeds the GI Bill® cap. In the most recent year, about 34 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 Vassar compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $420 |  |
| Out-of-state | $420 | |
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 Vassar.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $17,915 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,751/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $22,008 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $4,093 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; Vassar estimates these costs at about $900, so the stipend covers them in full.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at Vassar.
Approximately 31 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $925,846.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 28 | $440,917 | $15,747 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 28 | $440,917 | — |
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.