Will you go to Fortis College - Indianapolis 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 Fortis College - Indianapolis. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $14,116 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $14,116 |
| 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 - Indianapolis.
Fortis College - Indianapolis 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 - Indianapolis.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $14,400 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,983/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $15,864 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $1,464 |
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.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; Fortis College - Indianapolis estimates these costs at about $1,129, leaving about $129 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Fortis College - Indianapolis.
Approximately 7 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $54,849.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 6 | $73,407 | $12,235 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 6 | $73,407 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
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.