by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting is not listed as a Yellow Ribbon participant in current federal reporting. Contact the veteran services office to confirm whether any programs offer Yellow Ribbon matching.
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 Institute of Surgical Assisting.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,388/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $19,104 |
The MHA helps cover the cost of living while enrolled. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting.
Approximately 30 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $145,942.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 32 | $128,822 | $4,026 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 32 | $128,822 | — |
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.