by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Motlow will the G.I. Bill® cover? 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 Motlow. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $4,536 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $4,536 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Because tuition is at or below the annual Post-9/11 benefit, the GI Bill® covers it in full at Motlow.
Motlow 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 Motlow compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $43 |  |
| Out-of-state | $43 | |
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 Motlow.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $13,591 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,617/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $12,936 |
| Estimated shortfall to cover yourself | $655 |
Expect to make up the shortfall between the housing benefit and actual living costs. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; Motlow estimates these costs at about $1,460, leaving about $460 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Motlow.
In the latest reporting year, about 20 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $50,311.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 42 | $117,677 | $2,802 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 42 | $117,677 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 4 | $8,199 | $2,050 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 4 | $8,199 | — |
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.