by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Roberts Wesleyan? 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 Roberts Wesleyan. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $37,504 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $17,269 |
Because the Post-9/11 tuition benefit is capped near $20,235 per year, tuition above the cap is the veterans responsibility at Roberts Wesleyan.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Roberts Wesleyan University and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap. About 4 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.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Roberts Wesleyan compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $500 |  |
| Out-of-state | $500 | |
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 Roberts Wesleyan.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $10,610 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,202/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $17,616 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $7,006 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
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 Roberts Wesleyan run about $1,200, leaving about $200 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Roberts Wesleyan.
Approximately 22 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $263,522.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 24 | $361,508 | $15,063 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 18 | $270,803 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 6 | $90,705 | — |
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.