by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at EFSC? 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 EFSC. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $2,496 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $2,496 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at EFSC.
EFSC is not listed as a Yellow Ribbon participant in current federal reporting. Contact the veteran services office to confirm whether any programs offer Yellow Ribbon matching.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at EFSC compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $31 |  |
| Out-of-state | $107 | |
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 EFSC.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $9,810 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,541/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $20,328 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $10,518 |
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.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $300 in supply costs at EFSC, so the stipend covers them in full.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to EFSC.
In the latest reporting year, about 591 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $954,487.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 391 | $1,016,741 | $2,600 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 391 | $1,016,741 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 19 | $25,856 | $1,361 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 19 | $25,856 | — |
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.