by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Fortis College - Norfolk? 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 - Norfolk. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $14,083 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $14,083 |
| 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 - Norfolk.
Fortis College - Norfolk is not listed as a Yellow Ribbon participant in current federal reporting. Contact the veteran services office to confirm whether any programs offer Yellow Ribbon matching.
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at Fortis College - Norfolk.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $16,538 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,448/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $19,584 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $3,046 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
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 Fortis College - Norfolk run about $1,129, leaving about $129 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Fortis College - Norfolk.
Roughly 21 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $211,609.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 29 | $266,345 | $9,184 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 29 | $266,345 | — |
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.