by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Westminster Fulton? 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 Westminster Fulton. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $34,188 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $13,953 |
Because the Post-9/11 tuition benefit is capped near $20,235 per year, tuition above the cap is the veterans responsibility at Westminster Fulton.
Westminster College 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 Westminster Fulton compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $3,090 |  |
| Out-of-state | $3,090 | |
On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at Westminster Fulton.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $12,142 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,380/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $11,040 |
| Estimated shortfall to cover yourself | $1,102 |
The housing benefit does not fully cover estimated living costs at this school — budget for the gap. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; Westminster Fulton estimates these costs at about $1,100, leaving about $100 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Westminster Fulton.
Roughly 9 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $117,258.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 7 | $83,472 | $11,925 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 7 | $83,472 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 4 | $12,000 | $3,000 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 4 | $12,000 | — |
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.