Academy of Interactive Entertainment GI Bill® Coverage

Wondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at AIE - Lafayette? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.

$24,600 Veteran Tuition & Fees

$20,235 Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit

$4,365 Tuition Out of Pocket

Veteran Cost Summary
Tuition Coverage
Yellow Ribbon Program
Housing Allowance Coverage
GI Bill & Tuition Assistance Dollars
References

Expect Roughly $4,365 in Tuition Out of Pocket at Academy of Interactive Entertainment

The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending AIE - Lafayette. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.

Item	Amount
Veteran tuition & fees	$24,600
Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit	$20,235
Tuition out of pocket	$4,365

Private Tuition Above the Post-9/11 Benefit Cap

Because the Post-9/11 tuition benefit is capped near $20,235 per year, tuition above the cap is the veterans responsibility at AIE - Lafayette.

Yellow Ribbon Participation Could Not Be Determined

There is no record that AIE - Lafayette participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program in the latest federal data. If you need benefits beyond the Post-9/11 cap, ask the schools veteran services office whether any programs participate.

Your Living Expenses Are Likely Covered

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 AIE - Lafayette.

Item	Amount
Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year)	$9,108
Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA)	$1,779/mo
Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months)	$14,232
Estimated surplus in your pocket	$5,124

For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.

GI Bill® & DoD Benefits Used at Academy of Interactive Entertainment

This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at AIE - Lafayette.

Benefit	Recipients	Total disbursed	Average / recipient
GI Bill® (all students)	5	$118,400	$23,680
GI Bill® — undergraduate	5	$118,400	—

GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.

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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.