by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Regent 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 Regent. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $20,686 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $451 |
Because the Post-9/11 tuition benefit is capped near $20,235 per year, tuition above the cap is the veterans responsibility at Regent.
Regent 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. In the most recent year, about 26 students received Yellow Ribbon awards at this school.
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.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Regent is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $1,700 |  |
| Out-of-state | $1,700 | |
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 Regent.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $11,584 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,448/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $19,584 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $8,000 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
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 Regent run about $1,000, so the stipend covers them in full.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Regent.
Roughly 913 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $9,097,762.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 866 | $9,325,954 | $10,769 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 450 | $4,744,885 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 416 | $4,581,069 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 392 | $966,917 | $2,467 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 222 | $549,000 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 170 | $417,917 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty members.
References
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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.