Post-9/11 GI Bill Estimator (2026–2027)

Online-only housing is up to $1,261.00 per month at the full benefit level. Estimate tuition, housing and books for the academic year.

Online-only courses

VA benefit level

Credits this term

Credits considered full time by your school

Credits across the academic year

Full-month equivalents in session

Private US school (annual tuition cap applies)

Net tuition and mandatory fees this academic year ($)

Books stipend already paid this academic year ($)

On active duty, or spouse using transferred benefits while sponsor is on active duty

Estimated GI Bill benefits

Enter tuition and, for in-person study, the official campus BAH amount to see your estimate.

How it works

VA uses 2026 E-5 with-dependents BAH for in-person US campus housing. At 9 credits where 12 is full time, the 75% rate of pursuit rounds to 80%. Housing requires a rate of pursuit greater than 50% and is multiplied by your eligibility tier.

Private tuition is capped at $30,908.34 before benefit-level proration. College books are capped at $1,000.00 per year, with up to $41.67 per credit, prorated by benefit level.

Use VA’s GI Bill Comparison Tool to confirm your school’s benefits. Yellow Ribbon may cover some otherwise uncovered tuition. This estimator covers standard college programs; foreign-school housing and pre-2018 rate protection require VA review.

Frequently asked questions

Why is housing zero at half-time?

VA requires enrollment of more than half time for a monthly housing allowance.

How do I enter in-person housing?

Enter the official 2026 E-5 with-dependents BAH for the campus where you attend most classes. Automated ZIP lookup awaits the official source file.

What about school breaks?

Housing is not paid for breaks; enter full-month equivalents actually in session. Actual partial-month payments may vary.

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