Updated for 2026 VA Rates · 2.8% COLA · Effective Dec 1, 2025
GI Bill Housing · 2026

GI Bill Housing (MHA) Estimator

Estimate your Monthly Housing Allowance for Post-9/11 GI Bill based on school ZIP, enrollment, and benefit tier.

Your school
Use national avg $2,068, or look up your school's exact rate on VA.gov.
Your benefit

MHA rules

  • MHA is based on the school's ZIP code, not where you live
  • You must be enrolled more than half-time to receive MHA
  • The last term is paid at half rate
  • Online-only students get $1,043/month flat (national rate / 2)
  • MHA is paid monthly in arrears at the end of each month