by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Longwood? 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 Longwood. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $15,200 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $15,200 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Because tuition is at or below the annual Post-9/11 benefit, the GI Bill® covers it in full at Longwood.
Longwood is not listed as a Yellow Ribbon participant in current federal reporting. Check directly with the school, since participation can change year to year.
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 Longwood falls under that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $230 |  |
| Out-of-state | $230 | |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at Longwood.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $15,887 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,509/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $12,072 |
| Estimated shortfall to cover yourself | $3,815 |
Living costs here run above the housing allowance, so plan to cover the difference from savings or other income. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a books-and-supplies stipend of up to $1,000 per year. Estimated book and supply costs at Longwood run about $1,240, leaving about $240 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Longwood.
Approximately 104 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $1,011,059.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 95 | $1,019,187 | $10,728 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 75 | $904,315 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 20 | $114,872 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 3 | $12,598 | $4,199 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 0 | $0 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 3 | $12,598 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
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.