by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to Morris College for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Morris College. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $16,224 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $16,224 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Tuition and fees here fall within the annual Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefit, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at Morris College.
Morris College is not listed as a Yellow Ribbon participant in current federal reporting. 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 Morris College compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $406 |  |
| Out-of-state | $406 | |
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 Morris College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $7,122 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,536/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $12,288 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $5,166 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; Morris College estimates these costs at about $3,090, leaving about $2,090 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Morris College.
Approximately 10 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $100,270.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 8 | $80,457 | $10,057 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 8 | $80,457 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 0 | $0 | — |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 0 | $0 | — |
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.