Meridian College GI Bill® Coverage

How much of the cost at Meridian College will the G.I. Bill® cover? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.

$38,100 Veteran Tuition & Fees

$20,235 Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit

$17,865 Tuition Out of Pocket

What Veterans Pay Out of Pocket
How Tuition Is Covered
Yellow Ribbon Participation
Living Expense Coverage
Books & Supplies Coverage
Veteran Benefit Dollars
References

Expect Roughly $17,865 in Tuition Out of Pocket at Meridian College

The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Meridian College. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.

Item	Amount
Veteran tuition & fees	$38,100
Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit	$20,235
Tuition out of pocket	$17,865

Private College Tuition Exceeds the GI Bill® Cap

Because the Post-9/11 tuition benefit is capped near $20,235 per year, tuition above the cap is the veterans responsibility at Meridian College.

Yellow Ribbon Participation Unconfirmed

Federal data does not indicate that Meridian College currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Check directly with the school, since participation can change year to year.

Housing Allowance Coverage

Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at Meridian College.

Item	Amount
Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA)	$2,832/mo
Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months)	$22,656

The MHA helps cover the cost of living while enrolled. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.

Your Books and Supplies Are Likely Covered

With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $4,200 in supply costs at Meridian College, leaving about $3,200 out of pocket.

GI Bill® and Tuition Assistance Paid at Meridian College

These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at Meridian College.

Approximately 2 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $4,114.

Benefit	Recipients	Total disbursed	Average / recipient
GI Bill® (all students)	3	$33,500	$11,167
GI Bill® — undergraduate	3	$33,500	—

GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.

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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.