by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to Wayland Baptist University for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Wayland Baptist University. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $23,186 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $2,951 |
Because the Post-9/11 tuition benefit is capped near $20,235 per year, tuition above the cap is the veterans responsibility at Wayland Baptist University.
Wayland Baptist University 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.
Seat counts and matching amounts change by program each year; verify the details with the schools military and veteran services team.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Wayland Baptist University is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $333 |  |
| Out-of-state | $333 | |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at Wayland Baptist University.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $13,500 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,428/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $11,424 |
| Estimated shortfall to cover yourself | $2,076 |
Living costs here run above the housing allowance, so plan to cover the difference from savings or other income. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; Wayland Baptist University estimates these costs at about $780, so the stipend covers them in full.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Wayland Baptist University.
In the latest reporting year, about 1 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $235.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 557 | $4,148,255 | $7,447 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 346 | $2,740,952 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 211 | $1,407,303 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 276 | $641,865 | $2,326 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 240 | $543,940 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 36 | $97,925 | — |
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.