by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Western University of Health Sciences? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
Western University of Health Sciences is a Yellow Ribbon school: the institution and the VA jointly fund tuition that exceeds the GI Bill® cap. Roughly 2 students used Yellow Ribbon benefits here in the latest reporting year.
Available Yellow Ribbon seats and maximum contributions differ by program and degree level — check with the veteran services office for current limits.
On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at Western University of Health Sciences.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,244/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $17,952 |
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 Western University of Health Sciences.
Roughly 2 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $40,353.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 11 | $289,005 | $26,273 |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 11 | $289,005 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service 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.