by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Fortis College - Columbia will the G.I. Bill® cover? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.
Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending Fortis College - Columbia. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $14,576 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $14,576 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Tuition and fees here fall within the annual Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefit, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at Fortis College - Columbia.
Federal data does not indicate that Fortis College - Columbia currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Contact the veteran services office to confirm whether any programs offer Yellow Ribbon matching.
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 Fortis College - Columbia.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $12,150 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,998/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $15,984 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $3,834 |
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; Fortis College - Columbia estimates these costs at about $1,184, leaving about $184 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Fortis College - Columbia.
Roughly 52 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $454,426.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 56 | $465,703 | $8,316 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 56 | $465,703 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty 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.