by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to Strayer University - Virginia for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Strayer University - Virginia. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $13,920 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $13,920 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Tuition and fees here fall within the annual Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefit, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at Strayer University - Virginia.
There is no record that Strayer University - Virginia participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program in the latest federal data. Contact the veteran services office to confirm whether any programs offer Yellow Ribbon matching.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Strayer University - Virginia 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 - Virginia.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $9,438 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,280/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $18,240 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $8,802 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; Strayer University - Virginia estimates these costs at about $675, so the stipend covers them in full.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Strayer University - Virginia.
Roughly 1 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $561.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 437 | $4,288,375 | $9,813 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 389 | $3,775,527 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 48 | $512,848 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 34 | $76,249 | $2,243 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 30 | $71,749 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 4 | $4,500 | — |
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.