by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Rasmussen University - Kansas 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 Rasmussen University - Kansas. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $15,340 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $15,340 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at Rasmussen University - Kansas.
Rasmussen University-Kansas is a Yellow Ribbon school: the institution and the VA jointly fund tuition that exceeds the GI Bill® cap.
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 Rasmussen University - Kansas compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $61 |  |
| Out-of-state | $61 | |
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 Rasmussen University - Kansas.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $9,936 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,638/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $13,104 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $3,168 |
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; Rasmussen University - Kansas estimates these costs at about $32, 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 Rasmussen University - Kansas.
Approximately 10 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $103,397.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 11 | $165,030 | $15,003 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 11 | $165,030 | — |
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.