by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Fortis College - Smyrna 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 - Smyrna. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $14,929 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $14,929 |
| 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 - Smyrna.
Fortis College - Smyrna 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 - Smyrna.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $15,840 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,490/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $19,920 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $4,080 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
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 - Smyrna run about $1,319, leaving about $319 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Fortis College - Smyrna.
In the latest reporting year, about 60 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $721,426.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 69 | $599,428 | $8,687 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 69 | $599,428 | — |
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.