by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at USW? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending USW. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $16,670 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $16,670 |
| 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 USW.
University of the Southwest 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.
The exact number of seats and the maximum contribution vary by degree level and program, so confirm the current limits with the schools veteran services office.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at USW 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). Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at USW.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $15,000 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,692/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $13,536 |
| Estimated shortfall to cover yourself | $1,464 |
Expect to make up the shortfall between the housing benefit and actual living costs. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at USW.
Roughly 24 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $260,697.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 26 | $224,057 | $8,618 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 3 | $43,150 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 23 | $180,907 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty members.
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.