by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at SHMS? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending SHMS. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $25,560 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $5,325 |
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 SHMS.
Federal data does not indicate that SHMS currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. If you need benefits beyond the Post-9/11 cap, ask the schools veteran services office whether any programs participate.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether SHMS is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $90 |  |
| Out-of-state | $90 | |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at SHMS.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $14,158 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,364/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $18,912 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $4,754 |
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 SHMS run about $1,802, leaving about $802 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at SHMS.
Approximately 1 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $11,018.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 1 | $14,237 | $14,237 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 0 | $0 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 1 | $14,237 | — |
| 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.