by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Viterbo? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.
Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending Viterbo. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $32,350 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $12,115 |
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 Viterbo.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Viterbo University and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap. Roughly 1 students used Yellow Ribbon benefits here in the latest reporting year.
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 Viterbo compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $380 |  |
| Out-of-state | $380 | |
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 Viterbo.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $10,680 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,458/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $11,664 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $984 |
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.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; Viterbo estimates these costs at about $1,000, so the stipend covers them in full.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Viterbo.
In the latest reporting year, about 36 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $444,064.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 23 | $389,816 | $16,949 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 17 | $327,491 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 6 | $62,325 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 3 | $5,500 | $1,833 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 0 | $0 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 3 | $5,500 | — |
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.