by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to SIUE for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? 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 SIUE. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $12,922 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $12,922 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Public-college veterans generally have their entire in-state tuition paid by the Post-9/11 GI Bill® at SIUE.
There is no record that SIUE participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program in the latest federal data. Contact the veteran services office to confirm whether any programs offer Yellow Ribbon matching.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at SIUE compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $112 |  |
| Out-of-state | $112 | |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at SIUE.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $10,562 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,376/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $19,008 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $8,446 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. 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; SIUE estimates these costs at about $980, so the stipend covers them in full.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at SIUE.
Approximately 2 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $110,014.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 547 | $2,404,910 | $4,397 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 448 | $1,844,700 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 99 | $560,210 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 15 | $9,000 | $600 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 0 | $0 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 15 | $9,000 | — |
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.