by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Delta College of Arts & Technology? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Delta College of Arts & Technology. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $29,800 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $9,565 |
Because the Post-9/11 tuition benefit is capped near $20,235 per year, tuition above the cap is the veterans responsibility at Delta College of Arts & Technology.
There is no record that Delta College of Arts & Technology participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program in the latest federal data. If you need benefits beyond the Post-9/11 cap, ask the schools veteran services office whether any programs participate.
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 Delta College of Arts & Technology.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,962/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $15,696 |
The MHA helps cover the cost of living while enrolled. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; Delta College of Arts & Technology estimates these costs at about $1,754, leaving about $754 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Delta College of Arts & Technology.
Approximately 6 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $121,540.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 6 | $119,072 | $19,845 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 6 | $119,072 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty members.
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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.