by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to Graduate School of Addiction Studies 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.
Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, which can cover tuition and fees beyond the Post-9/11 GI Bill® cap through matching funds from the school and the VA.
The exact number of seats and the maximum contribution vary by degree level and program, so confirm the current limits with the schools veteran services office.
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 Graduate School of Addiction Studies.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,511/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $20,088 |
This allowance is paid while you are in school to help with housing and living expenses. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Graduate School of Addiction Studies.
In the latest reporting year, about 4 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $53,726.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 4 | $39,962 | $9,991 |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 4 | $39,962 | — |
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.