by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Anna Maria? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending Anna Maria. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $43,064 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $22,829 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® limits the annual tuition benefit to roughly $20,235, so tuition beyond that is out of pocket (or covered by Yellow Ribbon) at Anna Maria.
Anna Maria College 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.
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.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Anna Maria is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $206 |  |
| Out-of-state | $206 | |
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 Anna Maria.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $11,000 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,985/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $23,880 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $12,880 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. 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 Anna Maria run about $1,000, so the stipend covers them in full.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Anna Maria.
Roughly 45 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $305,602.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 47 | $355,776 | $7,570 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 31 | $265,834 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 16 | $89,942 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 2 | $4,500 | $2,250 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 2 | $4,500 | — |
| 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.
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.