by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Maine Media College will the G.I. Bill® cover? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
Maine Media College 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.
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). Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at Maine Media College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $12,200 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,271/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $18,168 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $5,968 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Maine Media College.
Roughly 2 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $35,715.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 2 | $72,807 | $36,404 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 1 | $24,497 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 1 | $48,310 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty 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.