by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Southwestern Adventist University will the G.I. Bill® cover? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending Southwestern Adventist University. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $24,588 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $4,353 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® caps the annual tuition benefit (about $20,235), so the tuition above that is a gap veterans must cover through Yellow Ribbon, savings, or other aid at Southwestern Adventist University.
Federal data does not indicate that Southwestern Adventist University currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Check directly with the school, since participation can change year to year.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Southwestern Adventist University is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $660 |  |
| Out-of-state | $660 | |
On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at Southwestern Adventist University.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $9,032 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,238/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $17,904 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $8,872 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,200 in supply costs at Southwestern Adventist University, leaving about $200 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Southwestern Adventist University.
Roughly 7 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $139,745.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 16 | $166,697 | $10,419 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 16 | $166,697 | — |
| GI Bill® — 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.