by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to FVTC for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending FVTC. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $4,916 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $4,916 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
For public schools, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® covers the full in-state tuition and fees, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at FVTC.
Federal data does not indicate that FVTC currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Check directly with the school, since participation can change year to year.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at FVTC compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $278 |  |
| Out-of-state | $278 | |
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 FVTC.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $9,614 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,770/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $14,160 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $4,546 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $2,062 in supply costs at FVTC, leaving about $1,062 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at FVTC.
Approximately 191 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $433,570.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 200 | $668,952 | $3,345 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 200 | $668,952 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 5 | $12,663 | $2,533 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 5 | $12,663 | — |
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.