by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Briar Cliff? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at Briar Cliff. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $35,534 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $15,299 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® caps the annual tuition benefit (about $20,235), so the tuition above that is a gap veterans must cover through Yellow Ribbon, savings, or other aid at Briar Cliff.
Briar Cliff University participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, which can cover tuition and fees beyond the Post-9/11 GI Bill® cap through matching funds from the school and the VA. Roughly 1 students used Yellow Ribbon benefits here in the latest reporting year.
The exact number of seats and the maximum contribution vary by degree level and program, so confirm the current limits with the schools veteran services office.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Briar Cliff is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $180 |  |
| Out-of-state | $180 | |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at Briar Cliff.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $9,894 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,569/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $12,552 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $2,658 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a books-and-supplies stipend of up to $1,000 per year. Estimated book and supply costs at Briar Cliff run about $1,544, leaving about $544 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at Briar Cliff.
Approximately 3 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $37,537.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 14 | $102,008 | $7,286 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 10 | $87,908 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 4 | $14,100 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
References
More about our data sources and methodologies.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at benefits.va.gov/gibill.