by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to College of the Atlantic 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 College of the Atlantic. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $46,179 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $25,944 |
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 College of the Atlantic.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, College of the Atlantic and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap. Roughly 2 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.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at College of the Atlantic compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $549 |  |
| Out-of-state | $549 | |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at College of the Atlantic.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $5,772 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,271/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $18,168 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $12,396 |
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 $600 in supply costs at College of the Atlantic, so the stipend covers them in full.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at College of the Atlantic.
Approximately 5 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $101,476.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 2 | $41,742 | $20,871 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 2 | $41,742 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 0 | $0 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 0 | $0 | — |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 0 | $0 | — |
| DoD TA — 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.