by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to Eagle Gate College - Murray for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? 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 Eagle Gate College - Murray. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $16,491 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $16,491 |
| 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 Eagle Gate College - Murray.
There is no record that Eagle Gate College - Murray 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.
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at Eagle Gate College - Murray.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $11,100 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,139/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $17,112 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $6,012 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Eagle Gate College - Murray.
Roughly 22 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $319,281.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 3 | $53,327 | $17,776 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 3 | $53,327 | — |
| GI Bill® — 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.