by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at American College of the Building Arts 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 American College of the Building Arts. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $20,572 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $337 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® caps the annual tuition benefit (about $20,235), so the tuition above that is a gap veterans must cover through Yellow Ribbon, savings, or other aid at American College of the Building Arts.
American College of the Building Arts is not listed as a Yellow Ribbon participant in current federal reporting. Check directly with the school, since participation can change year to year.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at American College of the Building Arts compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $1,628 |  |
| Out-of-state | $1,628 | |
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 American College of the Building Arts.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $12,761 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,529/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $20,232 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $7,471 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; American College of the Building Arts estimates these costs at about $950, so the stipend covers them in full.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at American College of the Building Arts.
Roughly 20 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $264,196.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 13 | $277,972 | $21,382 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 13 | $277,972 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
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.