by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Embry-Riddle Prescott will the G.I. Bill® cover? 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 Embry-Riddle Prescott. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $42,204 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $21,969 |
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 Embry-Riddle Prescott.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, which can cover tuition and fees beyond the Post-9/11 GI Bill® cap through matching funds from the school and the VA. About 139 Yellow Ribbon recipients were reported at this school.
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.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Embry-Riddle Prescott compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $1,566 |  |
| Out-of-state | $1,566 | |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at Embry-Riddle Prescott.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $14,102 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,511/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $20,088 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $5,986 |
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 Embry-Riddle Prescott run about $1,400, leaving about $400 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at Embry-Riddle Prescott.
Approximately 225 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $5,134,931.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 169 | $5,647,665 | $33,418 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 163 | $5,504,846 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 6 | $142,819 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 1 | $750 | $750 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 1 | $750 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 0 | $0 | — |
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.