by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to Lake Forest Graduate School of Management 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.
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management 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.
Available Yellow Ribbon seats and maximum contributions differ by program and degree level — check with the veteran services office for current limits.
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 Lake Forest Graduate School of Management.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,397/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $19,176 |
The Monthly Housing Allowance is paid for the months you are enrolled and is meant to offset off-campus living costs. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Lake Forest Graduate School of Management.
In the latest reporting year, about 2 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $17,980.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 2 | $19,844 | $9,922 |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 2 | $19,844 | — |
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.