by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Atenas College will the G.I. Bill® cover? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at Atenas College. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $8,198 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $8,198 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at Atenas College.
Federal data does not indicate that Atenas College currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. If you need benefits beyond the Post-9/11 cap, ask the schools veteran services office whether any programs participate.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Atenas College compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $310 |  |
| Out-of-state | $310 | |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at Atenas College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $8,301 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,800/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $14,400 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $6,099 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,166 in supply costs at Atenas College, leaving about $166 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at Atenas College.
Approximately 3 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $9,497.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 2 | $6,414 | $3,207 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 2 | $6,414 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 0 | $0 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.
References
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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.