by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at ASUN? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending ASUN. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $2,856 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $2,856 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Because tuition is at or below the annual Post-9/11 benefit, the GI Bill® covers it in full at ASUN.
There is no record that ASUN participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program in the latest federal data. 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 ASUN compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $48 |  |
| Out-of-state | $48 | |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at ASUN.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $8,392 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,431/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $11,448 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $3,056 |
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.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $600 in supply costs at ASUN, so the stipend covers them in full.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to ASUN.
Approximately 12 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $23,526.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 14 | $31,151 | $2,225 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 14 | $31,151 | — |
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.