by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Liberty University will the G.I. Bill® cover? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at Liberty University. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $21,222 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $987 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® limits the annual tuition benefit to roughly $20,235, so tuition beyond that is out of pocket (or covered by Yellow Ribbon) at Liberty University.
There is no record that Liberty University participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program in the latest federal data. If you need benefits beyond the Post-9/11 cap, ask the schools veteran services office whether any programs participate.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Liberty University compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $689 |  |
| Out-of-state | $689 | |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at Liberty University.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $10,411 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,569/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $12,552 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $2,141 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; Liberty University estimates these costs at about $1,599, leaving about $599 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at Liberty University.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 9,298 | $48,761,048 | $5,244 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 5,103 | $32,668,257 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 4,195 | $16,092,791 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 7,089 | $14,853,242 | $2,095 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 3,631 | $8,024,323 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 3,458 | $6,828,919 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.
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.