by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at St. Francis Medical Center College of Nursing? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
Federal data does not indicate that St. Francis Medical Center College of Nursing currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Check directly with the school, since participation can change year to year.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether St. Francis Medical Center College of Nursing is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $305 |  |
| Out-of-state | $305 | |
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 St. Francis Medical Center College of Nursing.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $4,200 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,557/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $12,456 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $8,256 |
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.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at St. Francis Medical Center College of Nursing.
Roughly 4 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $32,937.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 1 | $23,506 | $23,506 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 1 | $23,506 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 0 | $0 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty members.
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.