by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to St Paul’s School of Nursing - Staten Island for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending St Paul’s School of Nursing - Staten Island. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $17,525 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $17,525 |
| 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 St Paul’s School of Nursing - Staten Island.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, St Paul’s School of Nursing-Staten Island and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap. In the most recent year, about 2 students received Yellow Ribbon awards at this school.
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.
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 St Paul’s School of Nursing - Staten Island.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $17,550 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $3,729/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $29,832 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $12,282 |
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.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; St Paul’s School of Nursing - Staten Island estimates these costs at about $1,102, leaving about $102 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to St Paul’s School of Nursing - Staten Island.
Roughly 8 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $164,166.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 10 | $179,217 | $17,922 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 10 | $179,217 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty members.
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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.