by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Sullivan University? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending Sullivan University. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $14,220 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $14,220 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at Sullivan University.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Sullivan University and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap. In the most recent year, about 5 students received Yellow Ribbon awards at this school.
Available Yellow Ribbon seats and maximum contributions differ by program and degree level — check with the veteran services office for current limits.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Sullivan University is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |  |
| Out-of-state | $0 | |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at Sullivan University.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $7,554 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,073/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $16,584 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $9,030 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,800 in supply costs at Sullivan University, leaving about $800 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Sullivan University.
Roughly 118 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $1,143,560.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 157 | $1,724,232 | $10,982 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 141 | $1,527,858 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 16 | $196,374 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 47 | $124,426 | $2,647 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 33 | $84,661 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 14 | $39,765 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
References
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.