by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at SAE Institute - Nashville will the G.I. Bill® cover? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending SAE Institute - Nashville. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $17,027 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $17,027 |
| 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 SAE Institute - Nashville.
SAE Institute - Nashville 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.
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 SAE Institute - Nashville.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $26,886 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $3,225/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $25,800 |
| Estimated shortfall to cover yourself | $1,086 |
Expect to make up the shortfall between the housing benefit and actual living costs. 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 SAE Institute - Nashville run about $1,399, leaving about $399 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to SAE Institute - Nashville.
Roughly 23 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $219,191.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 127 | $1,521,590 | $11,981 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 127 | $1,521,590 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service 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.