by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at FINE Mortuary College will the G.I. Bill® cover? 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 FINE Mortuary College. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $19,325 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $19,325 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at FINE Mortuary College.
Federal data does not indicate that FINE Mortuary College currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Contact the veteran services office to confirm whether any programs offer Yellow Ribbon matching.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at FINE Mortuary College compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $700 |  |
| Out-of-state | $700 | |
On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at FINE Mortuary College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $9,891 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $4,755/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $38,040 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $28,149 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a books-and-supplies stipend of up to $1,000 per year. Estimated book and supply costs at FINE Mortuary College run about $0, so the stipend covers them in full.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at FINE Mortuary College.
In the latest reporting year, about 12 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $157,700.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 12 | $97,250 | $8,104 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 12 | $97,250 | — |
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.