by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Bellin College? 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 Bellin College. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $28,211 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $7,976 |
Because the Post-9/11 tuition benefit is capped near $20,235 per year, tuition above the cap is the veterans responsibility at Bellin College.
Federal data does not indicate that Bellin 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 Bellin College compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $690 |  |
| Out-of-state | $690 | |
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 Bellin College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $12,375 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,770/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $14,160 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $1,785 |
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.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $3,275 in supply costs at Bellin College, leaving about $2,275 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Bellin College.
Roughly 17 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $299,522.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 14 | $249,743 | $17,839 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 11 | $222,977 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 3 | $26,766 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 1 | $4,000 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 0 | $0 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
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.