by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at AMG School of Licensed Practical Nursing will the G.I. Bill® cover? 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 AMG School of Licensed Practical Nursing. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $32,500 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $12,265 |
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 AMG School of Licensed Practical Nursing.
Federal data does not indicate that AMG School of Licensed Practical Nursing currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Contact the veteran services office to confirm whether any programs offer Yellow Ribbon matching.
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 AMG School of Licensed Practical Nursing.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $5,196/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $41,568 |
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.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; AMG School of Licensed Practical Nursing estimates these costs at about $2,820, leaving about $1,820 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at AMG School of Licensed Practical Nursing.
Roughly 3 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $33,700.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 13 | $91,000 | $7,000 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 13 | $91,000 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.
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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.