The Books and Supplies Stipend is paid up to $1000/annually, at $41.67 per credit, at 100% eligible.
- Max of 24 credits covered each academic year.
- Lower amount if less than 100% eligible for Post 9/11
- Stipend balance resets every August.
- Paid to the student at the beginning of each semester once their semester enrollment is processed by VA.
- Funds are sent to the bank account that student lists on the Post 9/11 application with VA.
- We recommend paying for books out of pocket and then using the stipend to help reimburse for the upfront costs.
- Formula: $41.67 x # of credits x Applicable eligibility tier percentage
Examples:
- 100% eligible for Post 9/11
- $41.67 x 15 credits for Fall semester x 100% eligibility tier = $625.05
- $374.95 is available for the next semester
- Max of $1000 for the book stipend
- 50% eligible for Post 9/11
- $41.67 x 15 credits for Fall semester x 50% eligibility tier = $312.53
- $187.47 is available for the next semester
- Max of $500 for the book stipend