by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at West Liberty University? 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 West Liberty University. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $8,732 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $8,732 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Because tuition is at or below the annual Post-9/11 benefit, the GI Bill® covers it in full at West Liberty University.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, West Liberty University and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap.
Seat counts and matching amounts change by program each year; verify the details with the schools military and veteran services team.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at West Liberty University compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |  |
| Out-of-state | $0 | |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at West Liberty University.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $7,572 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,521/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $12,168 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $4,596 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,140 in supply costs at West Liberty University, leaving about $140 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at West Liberty University.
In the latest reporting year, about 22 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $108,187.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 13 | $74,720 | $5,748 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 10 | $64,277 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 3 | $10,443 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 4 | $14,278 | $3,570 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 4 | $14,278 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 0 | $0 | — |
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.