by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to Embry-Riddle Worldwide for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? 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 Embry-Riddle Worldwide. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $11,665 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $11,665 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Tuition and fees here fall within the annual Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefit, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at Embry-Riddle Worldwide.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide 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.
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 Worldwide compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $25 |  |
| Out-of-state | $25 | |
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 Embry-Riddle Worldwide.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $10,160 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,856/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $22,848 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $12,688 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
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 Worldwide run about $1,600, leaving about $600 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at Embry-Riddle Worldwide.
In the latest reporting year, about 11 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $54,492.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 2,433 | $19,566,841 | $8,042 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 1,723 | $14,032,252 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 710 | $5,534,589 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 3,535 | $9,498,371 | $2,687 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 3,144 | $8,605,164 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 391 | $893,207 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service 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.