by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at USAHS? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences 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. About 13 Yellow Ribbon recipients were reported 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.
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 USAHS.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,466/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $19,728 |
The Monthly Housing Allowance is paid for the months you are enrolled and is meant to offset off-campus living costs. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to USAHS.
In the latest reporting year, about 40 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $677,692.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 113 | $2,013,042 | $17,815 |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 113 | $2,013,042 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 4 | $13,250 | $3,313 |
| DoD TA — graduate | 4 | $13,250 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty members.
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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.