by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to St. Leo University for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending St. Leo University. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $28,360 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $8,125 |
Because the Post-9/11 tuition benefit is capped near $20,235 per year, tuition above the cap is the veterans responsibility at St. Leo University.
Federal data does not indicate that St. Leo University 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 St. Leo University is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |  |
| Out-of-state | $0 | |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at St. Leo University.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $13,392 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,536/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $12,288 |
| Estimated shortfall to cover yourself | $1,104 |
The housing benefit does not fully cover estimated living costs at this school — budget for the gap. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
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. Leo University run about $910, so the stipend covers them in full.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to St. Leo University.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 896 | $6,967,132 | $7,776 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 624 | $4,703,184 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 272 | $2,263,948 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 779 | $2,220,991 | $2,851 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 716 | $2,086,991 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 63 | $134,000 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty 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.