by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Midwestern Career College? 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 Midwestern Career College. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $17,320 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $17,320 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at Midwestern Career College.
There is no record that Midwestern Career College participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program in the latest federal data. Check directly with the school, since participation can change year to year.
On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at Midwestern Career College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $3,225/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $25,800 |
This allowance is paid while you are in school to help with housing and living expenses. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
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 Midwestern Career College run about $0, so the stipend covers them in full.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Midwestern Career College.
In the latest reporting year, about 1 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $7,000.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 14 | $133,422 | $9,530 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 14 | $133,422 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.
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.