by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Marion Military Institute will the G.I. Bill® cover? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Marion Military Institute. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $9,538 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $9,538 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Public-college veterans generally have their entire in-state tuition paid by the Post-9/11 GI Bill® at Marion Military Institute.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Marion Military Institute 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.
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 Marion Military Institute.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $4,950 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,431/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $11,448 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $6,498 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a books-and-supplies stipend of up to $1,000 per year. Estimated book and supply costs at Marion Military Institute run about $1,800, leaving about $800 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Marion Military Institute.
In the latest reporting year, about 4 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $19,702.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 2 | $10,111 | $5,056 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 2 | $10,111 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 4 | $9,200 | $2,300 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 4 | $9,200 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.
References
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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.