Post 9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33):
The Post 9/11 GI Bill® provides financial support for education and housing to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service on or after September 11, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. You must have received an honorable discharge to be eligible for the Post 9/11 GI Bill®. Approved training includes graduate and undergraduate degrees at The Master’s University.
Montgomery GI Bill® (Chapter 30)
Surviving & Dependents Assistance (DEA)
Federal and State Aid:
Pell Grant: up to $7,395
SEOG Grant: up to $1,000
Cal Grant: up to $9,358
Federal Stafford Loans (Amount determined based on need and year in school)
Post 9/11 GI Bill® Benefit and Yellow Ribbon Breakdown
Contact the Office of Financial Aid to speak with a counselor to receive your personal Financial Aid Award Letter detailing all funds you are eligible to receive. Please note that an annual application must be submitted for VA benefit to be applied to account. Below you will find a general breakdown of the awards available to Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Tuition Benefit:
$28,937 per year
Fall Term VA will pay tuition and fees, Spring Term VA will pay the remaining difference of Fall payment and $28,937. Example: Total Tuition $39,850 – VA Benefit $28,937 = $10,913. Yellow Ribbon= $5,456, TMU institutional aid= $5,457. Total Aid =$39,850.
BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing):
$28,937 per year (based on 91321 BAH of $3,636 per month)
These numbers updated for the 2025-26 school year.
