by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at ABAC Tifton? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at ABAC Tifton. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $3,195 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $3,195 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at ABAC Tifton.
ABAC Tifton is not listed as a Yellow Ribbon participant in current federal reporting. 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 ABAC Tifton is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $652 |  |
| Out-of-state | $652 | |
On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at ABAC Tifton.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $6,200 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,464/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $11,712 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $5,512 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
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 ABAC Tifton 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 ABAC Tifton.
Approximately 32 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $58,902.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 42 | $78,739 | $1,875 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 42 | $78,739 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 2 | $4,158 | $2,079 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 2 | $4,158 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty members.
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.