by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at GFU? 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 GFU. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $40,940 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $20,705 |
Because the Post-9/11 tuition benefit is capped near $20,235 per year, tuition above the cap is the veterans responsibility at GFU.
George Fox University is a Yellow Ribbon school: the institution and the VA jointly fund tuition that exceeds the GI Bill® cap. Roughly 26 students used Yellow Ribbon benefits here in the latest reporting year.
Available Yellow Ribbon seats and maximum contributions differ by program and degree level — check with the veteran services office for current limits.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether GFU is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $105 |  |
| Out-of-state | $105 | |
On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at GFU.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $13,600 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $3,105/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $24,840 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $11,240 |
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 GFU, leaving about $200 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to GFU.
Approximately 76 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $1,256,984.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 80 | $1,199,782 | $14,997 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 45 | $948,775 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 35 | $251,007 | — |
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.