by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to University of Mobile for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at University of Mobile. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $26,120 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $5,885 |
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 University of Mobile.
University of Mobile 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. In the most recent year, about 3 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 University of Mobile is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $520 |  |
| Out-of-state | $520 | |
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 University of Mobile.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $9,000 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,965/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $15,720 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $6,720 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,800 in supply costs at University of Mobile, leaving about $800 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to University of Mobile.
In the latest reporting year, about 29 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $359,489.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 17 | $100,567 | $5,916 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 17 | $100,567 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 0 | $0 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 0 | $0 | — |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 0 | $0 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 0 | $0 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.
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.