by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Augustana Sioux Falls will the G.I. Bill® cover? 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 Augustana Sioux Falls. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $39,190 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $18,955 |
Because the Post-9/11 tuition benefit is capped near $20,235 per year, tuition above the cap is the veterans responsibility at Augustana Sioux Falls.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Augustana University and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap. In the most recent year, about 3 students received Yellow Ribbon awards at this school.
Available Yellow Ribbon seats and maximum contributions differ by program and degree level — check with the veteran services office for current limits.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Augustana Sioux Falls compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $55 |  |
| Out-of-state | $55 | |
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 Augustana Sioux Falls.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $11,460 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,665/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $13,320 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $1,860 |
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 Augustana Sioux Falls run 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 Sioux Falls.
Approximately 31 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $464,763.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 27 | $485,106 | $17,967 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 24 | $386,161 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 3 | $98,945 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 1 | $3,750 | $3,750 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 1 | $3,750 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 0 | $0 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service 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.