by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to DTS Dallas for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Dallas Theological Seminary and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap. Roughly 1 students used Yellow Ribbon benefits here in the latest reporting year.
Available Yellow Ribbon seats and maximum contributions differ by program and degree level — check with the veteran services office for current limits.
On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at DTS Dallas.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $6,550 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,652/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $21,216 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $14,666 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at DTS Dallas.
In the latest reporting year, about 63 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $556,530.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 62 | $640,245 | $10,327 |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 62 | $640,245 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 4 | $6,250 | $1,563 |
| DoD TA — graduate | 4 | $6,250 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
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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.