Lincoln University G.I. Bill® Benefits

How much of the cost at Lincoln will the G.I. Bill® cover? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.

• Your Estimated Out-of-Pocket Cost
• GI Bill Tuition Coverage
• Yellow Ribbon Program
• Per-Credit Charges and Tuition Assistance
• Housing Allowance Coverage
• Books & Supplies Coverage
• GI Bill & DoD Benefits Used Here
• References

Veterans Can Attend Lincoln University With Tuition Fully Covered

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

Private College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at Lincoln.

Yellow Ribbon Program Participant

Lincoln University participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, which can cover tuition and fees beyond the Post-9/11 GI Bill® cap through matching funds from the school and the VA.

Available Yellow Ribbon seats and maximum contributions differ by program and degree level — check with the veteran services office for current limits.

Active-Duty Tuition Assistance and Per-Credit Cost

DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Lincoln compares.

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$186
Out-of-state	$225

Monthly Housing Allowance for Veterans

Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at Lincoln.

The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.

Your Books and Supplies Are Likely Covered

With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,597 in supply costs at Lincoln, leaving about $597 out of pocket.

Veteran Education Benefit Dollars at Lincoln University

These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at Lincoln.

In the latest reporting year, about 9 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $69,498.

GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.

More Veteran Resources

• Lincoln Veteran & Military Services
• Back to Lincoln Net Price
• Continue to Lincoln 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.