by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Saint Elizabeth College of Nursing will the G.I. Bill® cover? 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 Saint Elizabeth College of Nursing. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $19,300 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $19,300 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Because tuition is at or below the annual Post-9/11 benefit, the GI Bill® covers it in full at Saint Elizabeth College of Nursing.
Saint Elizabeth College of Nursing is not listed as a Yellow Ribbon participant in current federal reporting. If you need benefits beyond the Post-9/11 cap, ask the schools veteran services office whether any programs participate.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Saint Elizabeth College of Nursing compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $1,200 |  |
| Out-of-state | $1,200 | |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at Saint Elizabeth College of Nursing.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $5,000 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,241/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $17,928 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $12,928 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
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 Saint Elizabeth College of Nursing run about $2,000, leaving about $1,000 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Saint Elizabeth College of Nursing.
Approximately 1 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $13,110.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 1 | $13,406 | $13,406 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 1 | $13,406 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
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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.