by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Bushnell University 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.
Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending Bushnell University. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $34,740 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $14,505 |
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 Bushnell University.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Bushnell University and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap. Roughly 10 students used Yellow Ribbon benefits here in the latest reporting year.
Seat counts and matching amounts change by program each year; verify the details with the schools military and veteran services team.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Bushnell University is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $300 |  |
| Out-of-state | $300 | |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at Bushnell University.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $10,980 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,205/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $17,640 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $6,660 |
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.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; Bushnell University estimates these costs at about $1,050, leaving about $50 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Bushnell University.
Approximately 28 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $451,278.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 24 | $492,539 | $20,522 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 19 | $421,466 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 5 | $71,073 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 1 | $4,000 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 0 | $0 | — |
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.