by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to Academy of Art University for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Academy of Art University. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $28,024 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $7,789 |
Because the Post-9/11 tuition benefit is capped near $20,235 per year, tuition above the cap is the veterans responsibility at Academy of Art University.
Academy of Art University is a Yellow Ribbon school: the institution and the VA jointly fund tuition that exceeds the GI Bill® cap. In the most recent year, about 325 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.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Academy of Art University is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $1,000 |  |
| Out-of-state | $1,000 | |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at Academy of Art University.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $19,431 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $5,115/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $40,920 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $21,489 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; Academy of Art University estimates these costs at about $938, so the stipend covers them in full.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Academy of Art University.
Approximately 1,014 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $20,046,421.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 1,006 | $19,449,150 | $19,333 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 815 | $16,201,467 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 191 | $3,247,683 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 83 | $117,451 | $1,415 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 69 | $99,201 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 14 | $18,250 | — |
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.