by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Southwestern Christian College? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at Southwestern Christian College. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $12,121 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $12,121 |
| 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 Southwestern Christian College.
Federal data does not indicate that Southwestern Christian College currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Check directly with the school, since participation can change year to year.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Southwestern Christian College compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $928 |  |
| Out-of-state | $928 | |
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 Christian College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $6,942 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,751/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $22,008 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $15,066 |
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 $1,903 in supply costs at Southwestern Christian College, leaving about $903 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at Southwestern Christian College.
Roughly 1 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $5,741.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 1 | $5,741 | $5,741 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 1 | $5,741 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
References
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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.