by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to Webster for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Webster. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $30,730 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $10,495 |
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 Webster.
Webster is not listed as a Yellow Ribbon participant in current federal reporting. Check directly with the school, since participation can change year to year.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Webster compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $190 |  |
| Out-of-state | $190 | |
On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at Webster.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $13,200 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $4,122/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $32,976 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $19,776 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; Webster estimates these costs at about $1,000, so the stipend covers them in full.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at Webster.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 656 | $4,266,360 | $6,504 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 107 | $1,043,574 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 549 | $3,222,786 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 146 | $337,574 | $2,312 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 30 | $60,750 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 116 | $276,824 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty members.
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.