by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to Gordon - Conwell Seminary for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap.
Seat counts and matching amounts change by program each year; verify the details with the schools military and veteran services team.
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 Gordon - Conwell Seminary.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $7,558 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $3,429/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $27,432 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $19,874 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at Gordon - Conwell Seminary.
Roughly 10 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $74,152.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 19 | $133,650 | $7,034 |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 19 | $133,650 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 2 | $2,250 | $1,125 |
| DoD TA — graduate | 2 | $2,250 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.
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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.