by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Fortis College - Richmond? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at Fortis College - Richmond. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $14,986 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $14,986 |
| 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 - Richmond.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Fortis College-Richmond and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap.
The exact number of seats and the maximum contribution vary by degree level and program, so confirm the current limits with the schools veteran services office.
Active-duty service members using DoD Tuition Assistance are capped at $250 per credit hour. The chart below shows whether the per-credit charge at Fortis College - Richmond falls under that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $195 |  |
| Out-of-state | $195 | |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at Fortis College - Richmond.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $13,050 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,391/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $19,128 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $6,078 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. 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 $1,303 in supply costs at Fortis College - Richmond, leaving about $303 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Fortis College - Richmond.
In the latest reporting year, about 28 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $255,867.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 20 | $217,559 | $10,878 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 20 | $217,559 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty members.
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.