How much does the Post 9/11 GI Bill cover?
The benefits under the new Post 9/11 GI Bill vary greatly state-by-state. The bill covers the entire in-state undergraduate tuition and fees in all states, but in Texas, it also currently covers full tuition and fees for private schools. Congress wanted to help veterans attend the school of their choice, including private institutions, so the maximum benefit is based on the most expensive in-state undergraduate tuition and total fees. For Texas, the VA uses $1,333/credit hour (from University of Texas’ pharmacy program) and $12,130 in fees (a pilot training program at San Jacinto College) as the base amount for the calculation of benefits. This means that the student would max out at $28,126 per semester (not year). In effect, the new GI Bill provides an opportunity to cover all tuition and fees at ANY institution in Texas if the student receives 100% of the benefit. Veterans may also transfer all or part of their benefits to a dependent or spouse, although there are different rules fo
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