by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to Paier College of Art Inc for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending Paier College of Art Inc. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $26,400 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $6,165 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® caps the annual tuition benefit (about $20,235), so the tuition above that is a gap veterans must cover through Yellow Ribbon, savings, or other aid at Paier College of Art Inc.
Paier College of Art Inc is not listed as a Yellow Ribbon participant in current federal reporting. Contact the veteran services office to confirm whether any programs offer Yellow Ribbon matching.
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 Paier College of Art Inc.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $4,500 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $3,171/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $25,368 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $20,868 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
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 Paier College of Art Inc run about $2,700, leaving about $1,700 out of pocket.
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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.