by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Covenant Seminary? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
There is no record that Covenant Seminary participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program in the latest federal data. Contact the veteran services office to confirm whether any programs offer Yellow Ribbon matching.
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at Covenant Seminary.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $6,600 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,376/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $19,008 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $12,408 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at Covenant Seminary.
In the latest reporting year, about 14 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $84,383.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 12 | $65,201 | $5,433 |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 12 | $65,201 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 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.
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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.