by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Fortis College - Baton Rouge will the G.I. Bill® cover? 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 Fortis College - Baton Rouge. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $16,167 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $16,167 |
| 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 Fortis College - Baton Rouge.
Fortis College - Baton Rouge is not listed as a Yellow Ribbon participant in current federal reporting. Check directly with the school, since participation can change year to year.
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 Fortis College - Baton Rouge.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $10,800 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,962/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $15,696 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $4,896 |
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.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; Fortis College - Baton Rouge estimates these costs at about $1,203, leaving about $203 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Fortis College - Baton Rouge.
In the latest reporting year, about 14 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $163,579.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 13 | $105,814 | $8,140 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 13 | $105,814 | — |
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.