by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to DMU for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Divine Mercy University 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.
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at DMU.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $3,075/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $24,600 |
This allowance is paid while you are in school to help with housing and living expenses. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to DMU.
Roughly 15 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $230,878.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 16 | $199,204 | $12,450 |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 16 | $199,204 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| DoD TA — graduate | 1 | $2,500 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty 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.