Wondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Mildred Elley NYC? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending Mildred Elley NYC. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $17,926 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $17,926 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at Mildred Elley NYC.
There is no record that Mildred Elley NYC participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program in the latest federal data. If you need benefits beyond the Post-9/11 cap, ask the schools veteran services office whether any programs participate.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Mildred Elley NYC compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $3,045 | |
| Out-of-state | $3,045 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at Mildred Elley NYC.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $8,676 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $5,196/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $41,568 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $32,892 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. 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 Mildred Elley NYC run about $3,303, leaving about $2,303 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Mildred Elley NYC.
Roughly 6 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $72,189.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 5 | $75,581 | $15,116 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 5 | $75,581 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
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.