by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Wellesley? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending Wellesley. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $64,320 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $44,085 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® caps the annual tuition benefit (about $20,235), so the tuition above that is a gap veterans must cover through Yellow Ribbon, savings, or other aid at Wellesley.
Wellesley College 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. About 5 Yellow Ribbon recipients were reported 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.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Wellesley is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $37 |  |
| Out-of-state | $37 | |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at Wellesley.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $19,920 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $4,755/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $38,040 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $18,120 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $800 in supply costs at Wellesley, so the stipend covers them in full.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Wellesley.
Approximately 4 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $115,748.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 7 | $178,399 | $25,486 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 7 | $178,399 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service 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.