by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Dorsey College, Dearborn will the G.I. Bill® cover? 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 Dorsey College, Dearborn. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $22,800 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $2,565 |
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 Dorsey College, Dearborn.
Dorsey College, Dearborn is not listed as a Yellow Ribbon participant in current federal reporting. If you need benefits beyond the Post-9/11 cap, ask the schools veteran services office whether any programs participate.
On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at Dorsey College, Dearborn.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $12,833 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,364/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $18,912 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $6,079 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; Dorsey College, Dearborn estimates these costs at about $0, so the stipend covers them in full.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Dorsey College, Dearborn.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 12 | $203,370 | $16,948 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 12 | $203,370 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service 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.