by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Great Lakes Christian College? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Great Lakes Christian College. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $19,990 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $19,990 |
| 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 Great Lakes Christian College.
There is no record that Great Lakes Christian College 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.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Great Lakes Christian College is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $1,550 |  |
| Out-of-state | $1,550 | |
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 Great Lakes Christian College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $12,087 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,773/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $14,184 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $2,097 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,100 in supply costs at Great Lakes Christian College, leaving about $100 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Great Lakes Christian College.
In the latest reporting year, about 2 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $20,344.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 2 | $9,486 | $4,743 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 2 | $9,486 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service 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.