by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Fortis College - Columbus 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 Fortis College - Columbus. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $14,148 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $14,148 |
| 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 - Columbus.
There is no record that Fortis College - Columbus 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.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Fortis College - Columbus is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $212 |  |
| Out-of-state | $212 | |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at Fortis College - Columbus.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $13,950 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,908/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $15,264 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $1,314 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,124 in supply costs at Fortis College - Columbus, leaving about $124 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Fortis College - Columbus.
Roughly 19 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $239,414.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 19 | $230,975 | $12,157 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 19 | $230,975 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
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.