by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at San Antonio College? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending San Antonio College. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $6,892 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $6,892 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at San Antonio College.
San Antonio College is not listed as a Yellow Ribbon participant in current federal reporting. 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 San Antonio College is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $29 |  |
| Out-of-state | $29 | |
On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at San Antonio College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $11,512 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,058/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $16,464 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $4,952 |
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.
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 San Antonio College run about $500, so the stipend covers them in full.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to San Antonio College.
Roughly 1,090 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $1,364,079.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 1,222 | $2,966,884 | $2,428 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 1,222 | $2,966,884 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 201 | $121,136 | $603 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 201 | $121,136 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service 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.