by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Christian Brothers? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at Christian Brothers. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $37,300 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $17,065 |
Because the Post-9/11 tuition benefit is capped near $20,235 per year, tuition above the cap is the veterans responsibility at Christian Brothers.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Christian Brothers University and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap. In the most recent year, about 5 students received Yellow Ribbon awards at this school.
Seat counts and matching amounts change by program each year; verify the details with the schools military and veteran services team.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Christian Brothers compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |  |
| Out-of-state | $0 | |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at Christian Brothers.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $12,285 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,331/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $18,648 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $6,363 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. 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 Christian Brothers run about $1,393, leaving about $393 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Christian Brothers.
In the latest reporting year, about 19 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $340,068.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 15 | $261,338 | $17,423 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 6 | $128,935 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 9 | $132,403 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 0 | $0 | — |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 0 | $0 | — |
| 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.