by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Wayne State? 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 Wayne State. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $14,297 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $14,297 |
| 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 Wayne State.
Wayne State University participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, which can cover tuition and fees beyond the Post-9/11 GI Bill® cap through matching funds from the school and the VA.
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.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Wayne State is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $1,174 |  |
| Out-of-state | $1,174 | |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at Wayne State.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $12,104 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,364/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $18,912 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $6,808 |
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; Wayne State estimates these costs at about $1,316, leaving about $316 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Wayne State.
Roughly 204 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $2,386,673.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 192 | $2,252,599 | $11,732 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 139 | $1,599,175 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 53 | $653,424 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 60 | $197,421 | $3,290 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 43 | $152,715 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 17 | $44,706 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty members.
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.