How much of the cost at PMI Renton 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.
Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending PMI Renton. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $17,849 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $17,849 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at PMI Renton.
There is no record that PMI Renton participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program in the latest federal data. Check directly with the school, since participation can change year to year.
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at PMI Renton.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $3,174/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $25,392 |
This allowance is paid while you are in school to help with housing and living expenses. 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; PMI Renton estimates these costs at about $867, so the stipend covers them in full.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at PMI Renton.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 35 | $319,321 | $9,123 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 35 | $319,321 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 1 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 1 | $1,300 | — |
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.