by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Arizona College of Nursing-Tampa 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 Arizona College of Nursing-Tampa. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $23,093 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $2,858 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® limits the annual tuition benefit to roughly $20,235, so tuition beyond that is out of pocket (or covered by Yellow Ribbon) at Arizona College of Nursing-Tampa.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Arizona College of Nursing-Tampa and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap. Roughly 10 students used Yellow Ribbon benefits here in the latest reporting year.
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 Arizona College of Nursing-Tampa is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $1,280 |  |
| Out-of-state | $1,280 | |
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 Arizona College of Nursing-Tampa.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $11,844 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,832/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $22,656 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $10,812 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Arizona College of Nursing-Tampa.
Approximately 27 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $520,983.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 17 | $437,209 | $25,718 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 17 | $437,209 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty members.
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.