by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to Augustana for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? 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 Augustana. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $49,834 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $29,599 |
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 Augustana.
Augustana College is a Yellow Ribbon school: the institution and the VA jointly fund tuition that exceeds the GI Bill® cap. About 1 Yellow Ribbon recipients were reported 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.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Augustana is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $160 |  |
| Out-of-state | $160 | |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at Augustana.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $12,166 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,773/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $14,184 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $2,018 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. 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; Augustana 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 Augustana.
Approximately 19 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $240,234.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 15 | $260,592 | $17,373 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 15 | $260,592 | — |
| GI Bill® — 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
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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.