Will you go to PMI Colorado Springs for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? 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 PMI Colorado Springs. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $17,158 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $17,158 |
| 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 PMI Colorado Springs.
PMI Colorado Springs is not listed as a Yellow Ribbon participant in current federal reporting. Check directly with the school, since participation can change year to year.
On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at PMI Colorado Springs.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,463/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $19,704 |
The Monthly Housing Allowance is paid for the months you are enrolled and is meant to offset off-campus living costs. 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; PMI Colorado Springs estimates these costs at about $876, so the stipend covers them in full.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at PMI Colorado Springs.
Approximately 69 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $805,353.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 68 | $728,676 | $10,716 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 68 | $728,676 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 0 | $0 | — |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 0 | $0 | — |
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.