by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to South Hills School of Business & Technology for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at South Hills School of Business & Technology. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $19,208 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $19,208 |
| 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 South Hills School of Business & Technology.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, South Hills School of Business & Technology and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap.
Available Yellow Ribbon seats and maximum contributions differ by program and degree level — check with the veteran services office for current limits.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at South Hills School of Business & Technology compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $75 |  |
| Out-of-state | $75 | |
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 South Hills School of Business & Technology.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $11,700 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,800/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $14,400 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $2,700 |
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.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; South Hills School of Business & Technology estimates these costs at about $1,066, leaving about $66 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at South Hills School of Business & Technology.
Approximately 4 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $54,112.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 0 | $0 | — |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 0 | $0 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 1 | $4,500 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
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.