Wondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at St. Edward’s University? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at St. Edward’s University. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $51,384 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $31,149 |
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 St. Edward’s University.
Saint Edward’s University is a Yellow Ribbon school: the institution and the VA jointly fund tuition that exceeds the GI Bill® cap. In the most recent year, about 33 students received Yellow Ribbon awards at this school.
Seat counts and matching amounts change by program each year; verify the details with the schools military and veteran services team.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at St. Edward’s University compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $424 | |
| Out-of-state | $424 |
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 St. Edward’s University.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $15,686 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,466/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $19,728 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $4,042 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
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 St. Edward’s University run about $2,308, leaving about $1,308 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to St. Edward’s University.
Roughly 72 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $1,178,383.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 67 | $1,585,315 | $23,661 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 43 | $1,205,367 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 24 | $379,948 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 3 | $8,250 | $2,750 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 1 | $3,750 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 2 | $4,500 | — |
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.