by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to Martin University for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending Martin University. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $12,830 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $12,830 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Tuition and fees here fall within the annual Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefit, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at Martin University.
Martin 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.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Martin University compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $370 |  |
| Out-of-state | $370 | |
On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at Martin University.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $8,140 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,983/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $15,864 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $7,724 |
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.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $650 in supply costs at Martin University, so the stipend covers them in full.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at Martin University.
Approximately 2 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $9,204.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 3 | $24,410 | $8,137 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 3 | $24,410 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 0 | $0 | — |
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.