College Tool

College Tool

Plan around your GI Bill®

4 ratings
3 reviews
Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 12, 2026
  • September 3, 2026

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Plan your college education around your earned military benefits. This app helps military families estimate tuition, housing, and book costs covered by the GI Bill® and other programs. Build phased plans, compare scenarios, and understand your financial path to higher education.

Build multi-phase college plans
Estimate GI Bill® coverage for tuition, housing, and books
Stack multiple benefit chapters
Account for combined-cap and outer-ceiling rules
Apply Forever GI Bill® housing rules
Compare stateside vs. overseas housing
Save plans as PDF
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What's New in College Tool

1.1.0

September 3, 2026

Version 1.1.0 - Subscribe is easy to find: a Subscribe button in the header and on the About screen, plus Restore Purchases for a new phone or a reinstall. - School search: browse any state, or type the short name families use (FSU, UGA, Ole Miss). - Housing figures checked school by school against the VA's own data, with 75 newly VA-approved schools added and 20 that lost approval removed. - Chapter 35 (DEA) rates corrected to the VA's current figures, and the October 1 rates ride along so they take effect on their own. - The app is called College Tool everywhere. - A new app icon. - Terms of Service and Privacy Policy open the live pages. - The Branch and Study Abroad card opens cleanly and closes with one tap.

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Subscription plans

Premium Annual

Search all 8,000+ VA-approved colleges

$17.991 Year
How to cancel College Tool subscription ⁉️

User reviews

Great App

Amazing app! Puts all of my GI Bill information in one convenient location. It helped me efficiently construct a plan so I can use all my benefits in the best manner. Extremely affordable as well. Already forwarded it to my friends that are transitioning out of the service

Response from developer

Thanks Spencer!

Wow

Really well thought out. My boys will definitely benefit from this information.

Response from developer

Thanks! That's the goal.

Amazing!!

Thank you so much I didn’t know this existed!!

Response from developer

You're welcome!

FAQ

What is College Tool?

College Tool is an educational app designed to help military and veteran families plan their college education around earned benefits like the GI Bill®. It estimates costs for tuition, housing, and books, and helps you build a phased financial plan.

How does College Tool's free tier work?

The free tier of College Tool allows you to perform GI Bill calculations for five states permanently, with no payment, expiration, or trial period. This provides a solid foundation for understanding your benefits.

What are the benefits of the Premium Annual subscription for College Tool?

The Premium Annual subscription, priced at $17.99 per year, unlocks calculations for all states, the top 50 overseas options, and dependent education calculations. It auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before renewal.

Can I cancel my College Tool subscription?

Yes, you can manage or cancel your College Tool subscription at any time through your App Store account settings. Cancellation must be done at least 24 hours before the auto-renewal date to avoid further charges.

Does College Tool help me file my benefits claims?

No, College Tool is an estimator and planning tool, not a benefits filing tool. It does not submit claims, confirm eligibility, or guarantee outcomes. Its purpose is to help you understand and plan your earned benefits.

What devices is College Tool available on?

College Tool is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, indicated by its support for these platforms. It is designed for mobile use on Apple devices.

How often is College Tool updated?

College Tool was last updated on June 17, 2026, with version 1.0.4. This indicates a recent update and ongoing development for the application.

Does College Tool have ads?

No, College Tool does not contain advertisements. The app is designed to be ad-free, allowing users to focus on planning their education without interruptions.