How much of the cost at Gwinnett College - Lilburn will the G.I. Bill® cover? 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 Gwinnett College - Lilburn. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $10,850 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $10,850 |
| 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 Gwinnett College - Lilburn.
Federal data does not indicate that Gwinnett College - Lilburn currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. If you need benefits beyond the Post-9/11 cap, ask the schools veteran services office whether any programs participate.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Gwinnett College - Lilburn is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $200 | |
| Out-of-state | $200 |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at Gwinnett College - Lilburn.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $17,446 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,490/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $19,920 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $2,474 |
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.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; Gwinnett College - Lilburn estimates these costs at about $3,250, leaving about $2,250 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Gwinnett College - Lilburn.
Roughly 6 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $44,427.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 9 | $68,440 | $7,604 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 9 | $68,440 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty members.
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.