by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Lindsey Wilson College 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.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Lindsey Wilson College. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $27,274 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $7,039 |
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 Lindsey Wilson College.
Lindsey Wilson College 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 Lindsey Wilson College compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $304 |  |
| Out-of-state | $304 | |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at Lindsey Wilson College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $12,000 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,464/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $11,712 |
| Estimated shortfall to cover yourself | $288 |
The housing benefit does not fully cover estimated living costs at this school — budget for the gap. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,000 in supply costs at Lindsey Wilson College, so the stipend covers them in full.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Lindsey Wilson College.
Approximately 9 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $93,816.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 20 | $194,129 | $9,706 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 12 | $136,802 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 8 | $57,327 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 4 | $10,500 | $2,625 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 1 | $3,000 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 3 | $7,500 | — |
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.