by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to City College - Fort Lauderdale for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at City College - Fort Lauderdale. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $18,615 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $18,615 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Tuition and fees here fall within the annual Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefit, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at City College - Fort Lauderdale.
There is no record that City College - Fort Lauderdale participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program in the latest federal data. Contact the veteran services office to confirm whether any programs offer Yellow Ribbon matching.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at City College - Fort Lauderdale compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $375 |  |
| Out-of-state | $375 | |
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 City College - Fort Lauderdale.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $14,252 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $3,612/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $28,896 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $14,644 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a books-and-supplies stipend of up to $1,000 per year. Estimated book and supply costs at City College - Fort Lauderdale run about $1,231, leaving about $231 out of pocket.
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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.