by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to Florida Memorial University 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 Florida Memorial University. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $19,110 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $19,110 |
| 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 Florida Memorial University.
Florida Memorial University 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.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Florida Memorial University compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $2,950 |  |
| Out-of-state | $2,950 | |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at Florida Memorial University.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $14,000 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $3,612/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $28,896 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $14,896 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
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 Florida Memorial University run about $2,600, leaving about $1,600 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Florida Memorial University.
Roughly 19 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $201,278.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 42 | $221,592 | $5,276 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 42 | $221,592 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 0 | $0 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty 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.