Simpson University G.I. Bill® Benefits

Wondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Simpson U? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.

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

Veterans at Simpson University Pay About $18,287 Out of Pocket for Tuition

Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at Simpson U. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.

Private College Tuition Exceeds the GI Bill® 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 Simpson U.

Yellow Ribbon Program Available

Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Simpson University and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap. Roughly 4 students used Yellow Ribbon benefits here in the latest reporting year.

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 Simpson U compares.

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$500
Out-of-state	$500

Your Living Expenses Are Likely Covered

Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at Simpson U.

At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.

Your Books and Supplies Are Likely Covered

With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,200 in supply costs at Simpson U, leaving about $200 out of pocket.

Veteran Education Benefit Dollars at Simpson University

Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Simpson U.

Roughly 31 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $560,849.

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

Helpful Veteran Links

• Simpson U Veteran & Military Services
• Back to Simpson U Net Price
• Continue to Simpson U 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.