The Master’s University and Seminary G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Will you go to The Master’s University for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? 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 Program
• Per-Credit Charges and Tuition Assistance
• Living Expense Coverage
• Books & Supplies Coverage
• GI Bill & DoD Benefits Used Here
• References

Veterans at The Master’s University and Seminary Pay About $16,695 Out of Pocket for Tuition

The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending The Master’s University. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.

Private College Tuition Not Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

The Post-9/11 GI Bill® caps the annual tuition benefit (about $20,235), so the tuition above that is a gap veterans must cover through Yellow Ribbon, savings, or other aid at The Master’s University.

Yellow Ribbon Program Participant

Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, The Master’s University and Seminary and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap. Roughly 21 students used Yellow Ribbon benefits here in the latest reporting year.

Seat counts and matching amounts change by program each year; verify the details with the schools military and veteran services team.

Per-Credit Charges vs. the $250 Tuition Assistance Cap

DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at The Master’s University compares.

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$1,020
Out-of-state	$1,020

Monthly Housing Allowance for Veterans

On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at The Master’s University.

The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.

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 The Master’s University run about $938, so the stipend covers them in full.

Veteran Education Benefit Dollars at The Master’s University and Seminary

Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to The Master’s University.

In the latest reporting year, about 80 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $1,072,844.

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

More Veteran Resources

• The Master’s University Veteran & Military Services
• Back to The Master’s University Net Price
• Continue to The Master’s University 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.