by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at North Central Institute 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 North Central Institute. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $17,802 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $17,802 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at North Central Institute.
North Central Institute is not listed as a Yellow Ribbon participant in current federal reporting. Check directly with the school, since participation can change year to year.
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at North Central Institute.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,935/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $15,480 |
This allowance is paid while you are in school to help with housing and living expenses. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; North Central Institute estimates these costs at about $524, so the stipend covers them in full.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at North Central Institute.
In the latest reporting year, about 34 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $217,295.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 36 | $133,488 | $3,708 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 36 | $133,488 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 38 | $101,144 | $2,662 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 38 | $101,144 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty 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.