Will you go to IBMC 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.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending IBMC. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $15,320 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $15,320 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at IBMC.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, IBMC College and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap.
Seat counts and matching amounts change by program each year; verify the details with the schools military and veteran services team.
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at IBMC.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $14,480 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,611/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $12,888 |
| Estimated shortfall to cover yourself | $1,592 |
Expect to make up the shortfall between the housing benefit and actual living costs. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $0 in supply costs at IBMC, so the stipend covers them in full.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at IBMC.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 18 | $145,051 | $8,058 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 18 | $145,051 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 5 | $4,220 | $844 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 5 | $4,220 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service 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.