by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to Marywood 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.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Marywood. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $39,570 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $19,335 |
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 Marywood.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Marywood University and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap. About 11 Yellow Ribbon recipients were reported at this school.
Available Yellow Ribbon seats and maximum contributions differ by program and degree level — check with the veteran services office for current limits.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Marywood is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $1,010 |  |
| Out-of-state | $1,010 | |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at Marywood.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $13,928 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,863/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $14,904 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $976 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. 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 $1,250 in supply costs at Marywood, leaving about $250 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Marywood.
Roughly 24 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $271,934.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 18 | $418,002 | $23,222 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 11 | $339,743 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 7 | $78,259 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 0 | $0 | — |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 0 | $0 | — |
| DoD TA — 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.