by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at West Texas A&M University will the G.I. Bill® cover? 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 West Texas A&M University. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $9,101 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $9,101 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
For public schools, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® covers the full in-state tuition and fees, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at West Texas A&M University.
There is no record that West Texas A&M University participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program in the latest federal data. If you need benefits beyond the Post-9/11 cap, ask the schools veteran services office whether any programs participate.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether West Texas A&M University is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $1,666 |  |
| Out-of-state | $1,666 | |
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 West Texas A&M University.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $8,582 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,860/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $14,880 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $6,298 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a books-and-supplies stipend of up to $1,000 per year. Estimated book and supply costs at West Texas A&M University run about $1,200, leaving about $200 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to West Texas A&M University.
Roughly 175 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $1,120,012.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 167 | $1,067,422 | $6,392 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 127 | $888,871 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 40 | $178,551 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 44 | $121,396 | $2,759 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 22 | $66,482 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 22 | $54,914 | — |
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.