by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to Drury 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.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at Drury University. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $35,235 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $15,000 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® caps the annual tuition benefit (about $20,235), so the tuition above that is a gap veterans must cover through Yellow Ribbon, savings, or other aid at Drury University.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Drury University 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.
Active-duty service members using DoD Tuition Assistance are capped at $250 per credit hour. The chart below shows whether the per-credit charge at Drury University falls under that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $225 |  |
| Out-of-state | $225 | |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at Drury University.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $10,486 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,458/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $11,664 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $1,178 |
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.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,200 in supply costs at Drury University, leaving about $200 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at Drury University.
Approximately 39 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $428,591.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 55 | $684,341 | $12,443 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 40 | $596,591 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 15 | $87,750 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 5 | $10,500 | $2,100 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 0 | $0 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 5 | $10,500 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty members.
References
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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.