by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Bryan College of Health Sciences 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.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Bryan College of Health Sciences. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $20,070 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,070 |
| 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 Bryan College of Health Sciences.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Bryan College of Health Sciences and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap.
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.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Bryan College of Health Sciences compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $600 |  |
| Out-of-state | $600 | |
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 Bryan College of Health Sciences.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $9,891 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,710/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $13,680 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $3,789 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
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 Bryan College of Health Sciences run about $1,200, leaving about $200 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Bryan College of Health Sciences.
Roughly 15 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $180,751.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 11 | $152,199 | $13,836 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 9 | $107,239 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 2 | $44,960 | — |
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.