by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Arizona College of Nursing-Tucson will the G.I. Bill® cover? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Arizona College of Nursing-Tucson. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $23,760 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $3,525 |
Because the Post-9/11 tuition benefit is capped near $20,235 per year, tuition above the cap is the veterans responsibility at Arizona College of Nursing-Tucson.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Arizona College of Nursing-Tucson and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap. Roughly 17 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-Tucson is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $1,344 |  |
| Out-of-state | $1,344 | |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at Arizona College of Nursing-Tucson.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $11,844 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,019/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $16,152 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $4,308 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Arizona College of Nursing-Tucson.
Approximately 57 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $1,175,248.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 60 | $1,113,890 | $18,565 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 60 | $1,113,890 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service 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.