by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Lindenwood University? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Lindenwood University. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $21,100 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $865 |
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 Lindenwood University.
Lindenwood 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.
The exact number of seats and the maximum contribution vary by degree level and program, so confirm the current limits with the schools veteran services office.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Lindenwood University compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $400 |  |
| Out-of-state | $400 | |
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 Lindenwood University.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $16,200 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,596/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $12,768 |
| Estimated shortfall to cover yourself | $3,432 |
Expect to make up the shortfall between the housing benefit and actual living costs. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,400 in supply costs at Lindenwood University, leaving about $400 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Lindenwood University.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 196 | $2,185,162 | $11,149 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 146 | $1,788,168 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 50 | $396,994 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 32 | $71,750 | $2,242 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 20 | $46,250 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 12 | $25,500 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty 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.