by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to Colorado Academy of Veterinary Technology for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Colorado Academy of Veterinary Technology. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $19,721 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $19,721 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Because tuition is at or below the annual Post-9/11 benefit, the GI Bill® covers it in full at Colorado Academy of Veterinary Technology.
Federal data does not indicate that Colorado Academy of Veterinary Technology 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.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Colorado Academy of Veterinary Technology is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $4,022 |  |
| Out-of-state | $4,022 | |
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 Colorado Academy of Veterinary Technology.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $9,500 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,463/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $19,704 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $10,204 |
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.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; Colorado Academy of Veterinary Technology estimates these costs at about $1,100, leaving about $100 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Colorado Academy of Veterinary Technology.
Approximately 5 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $39,091.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 2 | $8,425 | $4,213 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 2 | $8,425 | — |
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.