by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Vincennes University? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at Vincennes University. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $6,886 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $6,886 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at Vincennes University.
Federal data does not indicate that Vincennes University currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Contact the veteran services office to confirm whether any programs offer Yellow Ribbon matching.
Active-duty service members using DoD Tuition Assistance are capped at $250 per credit hour. The chart below shows whether the per-credit charge at Vincennes University falls under that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $9 |  |
| Out-of-state | $9 | |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at Vincennes University.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $12,708 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,238/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $17,904 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $5,196 |
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.
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 Vincennes University run about $1,332, leaving about $332 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Vincennes University.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 77 | $509,432 | $6,616 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 77 | $509,432 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 106 | $243,729 | $2,299 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 106 | $243,729 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service 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.