by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to Lehman 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.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at Lehman. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $7,410 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $7,410 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
For public schools, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® covers the full in-state tuition and fees, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at Lehman.
Federal data does not indicate that Lehman currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Check directly with the school, since participation can change year to year.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Lehman is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $288 |  |
| Out-of-state | $288 | |
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 Lehman.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $21,788 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $5,196/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $41,568 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $19,780 |
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 Lehman run about $1,500, leaving about $500 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Lehman.
In the latest reporting year, about 58 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $291,016.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 60 | $259,370 | $4,323 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 57 | $250,394 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 3 | $8,976 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 7 | $16,737 | $2,391 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 7 | $16,737 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 0 | $0 | — |
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.