St. Mary’s College of Maryland G.I. Bill® Benefits

Wondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at SMCM? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.

• Your Estimated Out-of-Pocket Cost
• How Tuition Is Covered
• Yellow Ribbon Participation
• Per-Credit Charges and Tuition Assistance
• Living Expense Coverage
• Books & Supplies Coverage
• GI Bill & DoD Benefits Used Here
• References

Veterans Can Attend St. Mary’s College of Maryland With Tuition Fully Covered

Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending SMCM. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.

Public College Tuition Covered in Full by the Post-9/11 GI Bill®

For public schools, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® covers the full in-state tuition and fees, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at SMCM.

St. Mary’s College of Maryland Participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program

St. Mary’s College of Maryland is a Yellow Ribbon school: the institution and the VA jointly fund tuition that exceeds the GI Bill® cap.

The exact number of seats and the maximum contribution vary by degree level and program, so confirm the current limits with the schools veteran services office.

Active-Duty Tuition Assistance and Per-Credit Cost

For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether SMCM is below that cap.

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$50
Out-of-state	$50

Your Living Expenses Are Likely Covered

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 SMCM.

At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.

Your Books and Supplies Are Likely Covered

The Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a books-and-supplies stipend of up to $1,000 per year. Estimated book and supply costs at SMCM run about $950, so the stipend covers them in full.

GI Bill® and Tuition Assistance Paid at St. Mary’s College of Maryland

Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to SMCM.

In the latest reporting year, about 56 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $590,549.

GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.

Veteran Services & Links

• Back to SMCM Net Price
• Continue to SMCM Value for Your Money
• File a complaint with the VA

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• VA GI Bill® Comparison Tool
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

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.