by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Galen College of Nursing - Louisville will the G.I. Bill® cover? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Galen College of Nursing - Louisville. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $41,760 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $21,525 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® caps the annual tuition benefit (about $20,235), so the tuition above that is a gap veterans must cover through Yellow Ribbon, savings, or other aid at Galen College of Nursing - Louisville.
There is no record that Galen College of Nursing - Louisville participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program in the latest federal data. 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. Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at Galen College of Nursing - Louisville.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,118/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $16,944 |
The Monthly Housing Allowance is paid for the months you are enrolled and is meant to offset off-campus living costs. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; Galen College of Nursing - Louisville estimates these costs at about $2,400, leaving about $1,400 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Galen College of Nursing - Louisville.
Approximately 12 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $123,381.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 94 | $1,010,623 | $10,751 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 94 | $1,010,623 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 0 | $0 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty 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.