by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 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.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap. Roughly 6 students used Yellow Ribbon benefits here in the latest reporting year.
Seat counts and matching amounts change by program each year; verify the details with the schools military and veteran services team.
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $10,093 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $5,196/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $41,568 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $31,475 |
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.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
Roughly 5 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $152,785.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 12 | $624,435 | $52,036 |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 12 | $624,435 | — |
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.