by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at FSW will the G.I. Bill® cover? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending FSW. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $3,401 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $3,401 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at FSW.
Federal data does not indicate that FSW 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 FSW is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $32 |  |
| Out-of-state | $108 | |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at FSW.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $12,755 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,871/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $22,968 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $10,213 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. 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 FSW run about $1,950, leaving about $950 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to FSW.
In the latest reporting year, about 211 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $402,033.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 203 | $435,392 | $2,145 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 203 | $435,392 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 58 | $119,425 | $2,059 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 58 | $119,425 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
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.