by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at ABU? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending ABU. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $19,290 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $19,290 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at ABU.
Federal data does not indicate that ABU currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. 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 ABU compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $3,179 |  |
| Out-of-state | $3,179 | |
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 ABU.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $18,019 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,238/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $17,904 |
| Estimated shortfall to cover yourself | $115 |
The housing benefit does not fully cover estimated living costs at this school — budget for the gap. 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 $1,600 in supply costs at ABU, leaving about $600 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at ABU.
In the latest reporting year, about 6 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $75,946.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 7 | $152,563 | $21,795 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 7 | $152,563 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 0 | $0 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
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.