by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Southeastern will the G.I. Bill® cover? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Southeastern. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $8,373 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $8,373 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Tuition and fees here fall within the annual Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefit, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at Southeastern.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Southeastern Louisiana University 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 Southeastern compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $1,944 |  |
| Out-of-state | $1,944 | |
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 Southeastern.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $11,812 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,644/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $13,152 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $1,340 |
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.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; Southeastern estimates these costs at about $1,300, leaving about $300 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Southeastern.
Approximately 154 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $850,947.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 154 | $894,333 | $5,807 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 141 | $846,780 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 13 | $47,553 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 14 | $42,997 | $3,071 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 11 | $34,988 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 3 | $8,009 | — |
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.