by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to Bryan University for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? 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 University. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $15,868 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $15,868 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Tuition and fees here fall within the annual Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefit, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at Bryan University.
Bryan University is a Yellow Ribbon school: the institution and the VA jointly fund tuition that exceeds the GI Bill® cap.
Seat counts and matching amounts change by program each year; verify the details with the schools military and veteran services team.
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 University.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $6,174 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,458/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $11,664 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $5,490 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. 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 Bryan University run about $1,546, leaving about $546 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Bryan University.
Approximately 12 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $162,372.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 8 | $121,129 | $15,141 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 7 | $110,979 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 1 | $10,150 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty 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.