by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Brandman? 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 Brandman. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $12,520 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $12,520 |
| 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 Brandman.
University of Massachusetts Global is a Yellow Ribbon school: the institution and the VA jointly fund tuition that exceeds the GI Bill® cap.
Available Yellow Ribbon seats and maximum contributions differ by program and degree level — check with the veteran services office for current limits.
Active-duty service members using DoD Tuition Assistance are capped at $250 per credit hour. The chart below shows whether the per-credit charge at Brandman falls under that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $540 |  |
| Out-of-state | $540 | |
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 Brandman.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $17,272 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,481/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $19,848 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $2,576 |
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 Brandman run about $936, so the stipend covers them in full.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Brandman.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 383 | $2,900,618 | $7,573 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 201 | $1,349,110 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 182 | $1,551,508 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 394 | $902,075 | $2,290 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 234 | $566,125 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 160 | $335,950 | — |
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.