GI Bill Housing Allowance Estimator

Your Post-9/11 GI Bill Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) equals the BAH rate for an E-5 with dependents at your school's location. This estimator uses representative BAH rates by metro area to calculate your expected monthly housing payment.

Enrollment Details

School Location / Metro Area

Benefit Tier (% of eligibility)

Enrollment Type

Dependent Status

ESTIMATED MONTHLY HOUSING ALLOWANCE

per month while enrolled

MHA is based on E-5 BAH with dependents at your school's ZIP code. Rates shown are representative 2024 amounts. Verify exact rates at the DoD BAH calculator or GI Bill comparison tool at va.gov.

The MHA is paid for each month you're enrolled at least half-time. Online-only students receive 50% of the national average BAH. You receive a prorated amount for partial months. The book stipend (up to $1,000/yr) and Yellow Ribbon program are separate benefits not included here.