by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Lincoln Tech - Nashville? 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 Lincoln Tech - Nashville. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $36,020 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $15,785 |
Because the Post-9/11 tuition benefit is capped near $20,235 per year, tuition above the cap is the veterans responsibility at Lincoln Tech - Nashville.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap. In the most recent year, about 14 students received Yellow Ribbon awards at this school.
Available Yellow Ribbon seats and maximum contributions differ by program and degree level — check with the veteran services office for current limits.
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 Lincoln Tech - Nashville.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,388/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $19,104 |
The Monthly Housing Allowance is paid for the months you are enrolled and is meant to offset off-campus 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; Lincoln Tech - Nashville estimates these costs at about $1,989, leaving about $989 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Lincoln Tech - Nashville.
In the latest reporting year, about 172 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $2,729,594.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 183 | $2,650,165 | $14,482 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 183 | $2,650,165 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.
References
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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.