American Trade School GI Bill® Coverage

Will you go to American Trade School for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.

• What Veterans Pay Out of Pocket
• GI Bill Tuition Coverage
• Yellow Ribbon Program
• Housing Allowance Coverage
• Book Stipend Coverage
• GI Bill & Tuition Assistance Dollars
• References

Veterans Typically Attend American Trade School for no More Than $4,365 in Tuition

The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending American Trade School. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.

Private Tuition Above the Post-9/11 Benefit Cap

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 Trade School.

Yellow Ribbon Program Status Not Reported

American Trade School is not listed as a Yellow Ribbon participant in current federal reporting. Contact the veteran services office to confirm whether any programs offer Yellow Ribbon matching.

Housing Allowance Coverage

Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at American Trade School.

This allowance is paid while you are in school to help with housing and living expenses. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.

Your Books and Supplies Are Likely Covered

With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $3,144 in supply costs at American Trade School, leaving about $2,144 out of pocket.

GI Bill® and Tuition Assistance Paid at American Trade School

Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to American Trade School.

Roughly 14 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $321,008.

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

Veteran Services & Links

• Back to American Trade School Net Price
• Continue to American Trade School Value for Your Money
• File a complaint with the VA

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• VA GI Bill® Comparison Tool
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

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.