by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to Southwestern Assemblies of God University for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? 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 Southwestern Assemblies of God University. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $18,610 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $18,610 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at Southwestern Assemblies of God University.
Nelson 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.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Southwestern Assemblies of God University compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $1,040 |  |
| Out-of-state | $1,040 | |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at Southwestern Assemblies of God University.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $14,820 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,751/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $22,008 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $7,188 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
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 Southwestern Assemblies of God University run about $1,406, leaving about $406 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at Southwestern Assemblies of God University.
In the latest reporting year, about 31 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $243,633.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 35 | $278,324 | $7,952 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 25 | $235,457 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 10 | $42,867 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 1 | $3,000 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 0 | $0 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty members.
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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.