by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Westminster College Salt Lake 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.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Westminster College Salt Lake. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $41,416 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $21,181 |
Because the Post-9/11 tuition benefit is capped near $20,235 per year, tuition above the cap is the veterans responsibility at Westminster College Salt Lake.
Westminster 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. In the most recent year, about 3 students received Yellow Ribbon awards at this school.
Available Yellow Ribbon seats and maximum contributions differ by program and degree level — check with the veteran services office for current limits.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Westminster College Salt Lake compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $51 |  |
| Out-of-state | $51 | |
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 Westminster College Salt Lake.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $15,107 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,280/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $18,240 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $3,133 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. 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 Westminster College Salt Lake run about $1,000, so the stipend covers them in full.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Westminster College Salt Lake.
Roughly 32 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $421,518.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 33 | $595,420 | $18,043 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 20 | $346,291 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 13 | $249,129 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 3 | $8,619 | $2,873 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 1 | $1,026 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 2 | $7,593 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
References
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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.