by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Island Drafting and Technical Institute? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending Island Drafting and Technical Institute. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $19,200 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $19,200 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at Island Drafting and Technical Institute.
There is no record that Island Drafting and Technical Institute participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program in the latest federal data. Check directly with the school, since participation can change year to year.
On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at Island Drafting and Technical Institute.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $13,329 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $4,365/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $34,920 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $21,591 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; Island Drafting and Technical Institute estimates these costs at about $1,450, leaving about $450 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Island Drafting and Technical Institute.
Approximately 1 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $17,380.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 3 | $59,661 | $19,887 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 3 | $59,661 | — |
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.