Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Wondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at PA College? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.

• Veteran Cost Summary
• How Tuition Is Covered
• Yellow Ribbon Participation
• Per-Credit Charges and Tuition Assistance
• Living Expense Coverage
• Books & Supplies Coverage
• GI Bill & Tuition Assistance Dollars
• References

Veterans at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster Pay About $11,631 Out of Pocket for Tuition

Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at PA College. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.

Private College Tuition Not Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

Because the Post-9/11 tuition benefit is capped near $20,235 per year, tuition above the cap is the veterans responsibility at PA College.

Yellow Ribbon Participation Unconfirmed

PA College is not listed as a Yellow Ribbon participant in current federal reporting. If you need benefits beyond the Post-9/11 cap, ask the schools veteran services office whether any programs participate.

Per-Credit Charges vs. the $250 Tuition Assistance Cap

Active-duty service members using DoD Tuition Assistance are capped at $250 per credit hour. The chart below shows whether the per-credit charge at PA College falls under that cap.

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$878
Out-of-state	$878

Living Costs Exceed the Housing Allowance

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 PA College.

Living costs here run above the housing allowance, so plan to cover the difference from savings or other income. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.

Your Books and Supplies Are Likely Covered

With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $3,500 in supply costs at PA College, leaving about $2,500 out of pocket.

GI Bill® and Tuition Assistance Paid at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster

Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to PA College.

Approximately 27 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $327,590.

GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.

Veteran Services & Links

• PA College Veteran & Military Services
• Back to PA College Net Price
• Continue to PA College Value for Your Money
• File a complaint with the VA

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• VA GI Bill® Comparison Tool
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

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.