by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $20,025 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,025 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building.
Federal data does not indicate that Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Contact the veteran services office to confirm whether any programs offer Yellow Ribbon matching.
On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $16,512 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,412/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $19,296 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $2,784 |
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 Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building run about $1,850, leaving about $850 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building.
In the latest reporting year, about 11 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $117,550.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 8 | $129,407 | $16,176 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 8 | $129,407 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
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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.