by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Southwest University at El Paso? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.
Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending Southwest University at El Paso. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $16,000 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $16,000 |
| 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 Southwest University at El Paso.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Southwest University at El Paso and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap.
Seat counts and matching amounts change by program each year; verify the details with the schools military and veteran services team.
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at Southwest University at El Paso.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $4,340 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,896/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $15,168 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $10,828 |
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.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,400 in supply costs at Southwest University at El Paso, leaving about $400 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Southwest University at El Paso.
In the latest reporting year, about 260 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $3,118,214.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 270 | $4,185,158 | $15,501 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 270 | $4,185,158 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 0 | $0 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 198 | $446,308 | $2,254 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 198 | $446,308 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 0 | $0 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty 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.