Bethel University G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Wondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Bethel University Minnesota? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.

$42,930 Veteran Tuition & Fees

$20,235 Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit

$22,695 Tuition Out of Pocket

Veteran Cost Summary
How Tuition Is Covered
Yellow Ribbon Participation
Per-Credit Fees & the Active-Duty Cap
Housing Allowance Coverage
Book Stipend Coverage
Veteran Benefit Dollars
References

Expect Roughly $22,695 in Tuition Out of Pocket at Bethel University

Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending Bethel University Minnesota. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.

Item	Amount
Veteran tuition & fees	$42,930
Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit	$20,235
Tuition out of pocket	$22,695

Private College Tuition Not Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

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 Bethel University Minnesota.

Yellow Ribbon Program Available

Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Bethel University and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap. Roughly 9 students used Yellow Ribbon benefits here in the latest reporting year.

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.

Active-Duty Tuition Assistance and Per-Credit Cost

For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Bethel University Minnesota is below that cap.

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$0
Out-of-state	$0

Your Living Expenses Are Likely Covered

Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at Bethel University Minnesota.

Item	Amount
Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year)	$9,270
Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA)	$2,499/mo
Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months)	$19,992
Estimated surplus in your pocket	$10,722

The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.

Books & Supplies Coverage

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 Bethel University Minnesota run about $1,340, leaving about $340 out of pocket.

GI Bill® & DoD Benefits Used at Bethel University

This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Bethel University Minnesota.

Approximately 38 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $532,171.

Benefit	Recipients	Total disbursed	Average / recipient
GI Bill® (all students)	36	$919,950	$25,554
GI Bill® — undergraduate	23	$707,835	—
GI Bill® — graduate	13	$212,115	—
DoD Tuition Assistance (all)	22	$64,625	$2,938
DoD TA — undergraduate	17	$47,250	—
DoD TA — graduate	5	$17,375	—

GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.

Veteran Services & Links

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.