Saint Edward’s University G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Wondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at St. Edward’s University? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.

• What Veterans Pay Out of Pocket
• GI Bill Tuition Coverage
• Yellow Ribbon Program
• Per-Credit Fees & the Active-Duty Cap
• Living Expense Coverage
• Books & Supplies Coverage
• GI Bill & Tuition Assistance Dollars
• References

Expect Roughly $31,149 in Tuition Out of Pocket at Saint Edward’s University

Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at St. Edward’s University. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.

Private Tuition Above the Post-9/11 Benefit Cap

The Post-9/11 GI Bill® caps the annual tuition benefit (about $20,235), so the tuition above that is a gap veterans must cover through Yellow Ribbon, savings, or other aid at St. Edward’s University.

Yellow Ribbon Program Available

Saint Edward’s University is a Yellow Ribbon school: the institution and the VA jointly fund tuition that exceeds the GI Bill® cap. In the most recent year, about 33 students received Yellow Ribbon awards at this school.

Seat counts and matching amounts change by program each year; verify the details with the schools military and veteran services team.

Active-Duty Tuition Assistance and Per-Credit Cost

DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at St. Edward’s University compares.

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$424
Out-of-state	$424

Monthly Housing Allowance for Veterans

The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at St. Edward’s University.

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.

Book and Supply Stipend

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 St. Edward’s University run about $2,308, leaving about $1,308 out of pocket.

GI Bill® and Tuition Assistance Paid at Saint Edward’s University

Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to St. Edward’s University.

Roughly 72 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $1,178,383.

GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.

Veteran Services & Links

• Back to St. Edward’s University Net Price
• Continue to St. Edward’s University Value for Your Money
• File a complaint with the VA

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• VA GI Bill® Comparison Tool
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

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.