by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Remington College - Lafayette Campus? 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 Remington College - Lafayette Campus. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $22,355 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $2,120 |
Because the Post-9/11 tuition benefit is capped near $20,235 per year, tuition above the cap is the veterans responsibility at Remington College - Lafayette Campus.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Remington College-Lafayette Campus and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap.
The exact number of seats and the maximum contribution vary by degree level and program, so confirm the current limits with the schools veteran services office.
On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at Remington College - Lafayette Campus.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $8,587 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,779/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $14,232 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $5,645 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. 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 Remington College - Lafayette Campus run about $0, so the stipend covers them in full.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Remington College - Lafayette Campus.
Roughly 12 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $117,618.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 7 | $70,852 | $10,122 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 7 | $70,852 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty members.
References
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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.