by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at VCU? 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 VCU. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $16,458 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $16,458 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
At public institutions the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays in-state tuition and fees in full, meaning most eligible veterans pay no tuition at VCU.
VCU is not listed as a Yellow Ribbon participant in current federal reporting. Check directly with the school, since participation can change year to year.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at VCU compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $194 |  |
| Out-of-state | $224 | |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at VCU.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $14,054 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $3,075/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $24,600 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $10,546 |
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 VCU run about $1,240, leaving about $240 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at VCU.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 722 | $10,579,305 | $14,653 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 601 | $8,614,570 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 121 | $1,964,735 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 29 | $74,750 | $2,578 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 25 | $63,500 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 4 | $11,250 | — |
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.