by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at St. Bonaventure will the G.I. Bill® cover? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at St. Bonaventure. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $40,150 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $19,915 |
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 St. Bonaventure.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, St Bonaventure University and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap. Roughly 9 students used Yellow Ribbon benefits here in the latest reporting year.
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 St. Bonaventure compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $60 |  |
| Out-of-state | $60 | |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at St. Bonaventure.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $15,000 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,476/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $11,808 |
| Estimated shortfall to cover yourself | $3,192 |
The housing benefit does not fully cover estimated living costs at this school — budget for the gap. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; St. Bonaventure estimates these costs at about $800, so the stipend covers them in full.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to St. Bonaventure.
Roughly 29 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $485,451.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 22 | $450,771 | $20,490 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 16 | $375,562 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 6 | $75,209 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 4 | $8,500 | $2,125 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 0 | $0 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 4 | $8,500 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
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.