by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Southern Careers Institute - San Antonio (SW Military Drive)? 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 Southern Careers Institute - San Antonio (SW Military Drive). Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $17,900 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $17,900 |
| 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 Southern Careers Institute - San Antonio (SW Military Drive).
There is no record that Southern Careers Institute - San Antonio (SW Military Drive) participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program in the latest federal data. Check directly with the school, since participation can change year to year.
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 Southern Careers Institute - San Antonio (SW Military Drive).
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,058/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $16,464 |
The Monthly Housing Allowance is paid for the months you are enrolled and is meant to offset off-campus living costs. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Southern Careers Institute - San Antonio (SW Military Drive).
Roughly 26 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $251,674.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 25 | $189,053 | $7,562 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 25 | $189,053 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
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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.