by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Strayer University - South Carolina? 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 Strayer University - South Carolina. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $13,920 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $13,920 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at Strayer University - South Carolina.
Strayer University-South Carolina participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, which can cover tuition and fees beyond the Post-9/11 GI Bill® cap through matching funds from the school and the VA.
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.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Strayer University - South Carolina compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |  |
| Out-of-state | $0 | |
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 Strayer University - South Carolina.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $9,438 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,529/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $20,232 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $10,794 |
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.
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 Strayer University - South Carolina run about $675, so the stipend covers them in full.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Strayer University - South Carolina.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 89 | $823,198 | $9,249 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 76 | $660,623 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 13 | $162,575 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 11 | $28,111 | $2,556 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 9 | $27,074 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 2 | $1,037 | — |
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.