by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Angelo State? 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 Angelo State. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $8,319 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $8,319 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at Angelo State.
Angelo State 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. In the most recent year, about 21 students received Yellow Ribbon awards at this school.
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.
Active-duty service members using DoD Tuition Assistance are capped at $250 per credit hour. The chart below shows whether the per-credit charge at Angelo State falls under that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $2,331 |  |
| Out-of-state | $2,331 | |
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 Angelo State.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $11,800 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,632/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $13,056 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $1,256 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,200 in supply costs at Angelo State, leaving about $200 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at Angelo State.
Approximately 294 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $1,731,922.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 264 | $1,618,151 | $6,129 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 198 | $1,278,493 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 66 | $339,658 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 369 | $728,663 | $1,975 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 139 | $267,206 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 230 | $461,457 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.
References
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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.