by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to Wheaton College Massachusetts for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? 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 Wheaton College Massachusetts. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $62,080 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $41,845 |
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 Wheaton College Massachusetts.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Wheaton College (Massachusetts) and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap. Roughly 3 students used Yellow Ribbon benefits here in the latest reporting year.
Available Yellow Ribbon seats and maximum contributions differ by program and degree level — check with the veteran services office for current limits.
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 Wheaton College Massachusetts falls under that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $220 |  |
| Out-of-state | $220 | |
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 Wheaton College Massachusetts.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $15,430 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $3,054/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $24,432 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $9,002 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. 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 Wheaton College Massachusetts run about $940, so the stipend covers them in full.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Wheaton College Massachusetts.
Approximately 7 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $182,280.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 8 | $185,565 | $23,196 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 8 | $185,565 | — |
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.