Shorter College GI Bill® Coverage

Will you go to Shorter College for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.

• Your Estimated Out-of-Pocket Cost
• Tuition Coverage
• Yellow Ribbon Participation
• Per-Credit Fees & the Active-Duty Cap
• Housing Allowance Coverage
• Books & Supplies Coverage
• Veteran Benefit Dollars
• References

Veterans Can Attend Shorter College With Tuition Fully Covered

The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Shorter College. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.

Private College Tuition Covered in Full by the Post-9/11 GI Bill®

Because tuition is at or below the annual Post-9/11 benefit, the GI Bill® covers it in full at Shorter College.

Yellow Ribbon Participation Could Not Be Determined

Federal data does not indicate that Shorter College currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Check directly with the school, since participation can change year to year.

Per-Credit Charges vs. the $250 Tuition Assistance Cap

For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Shorter College is below that cap.

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$1,446
Out-of-state	$1,446

Your Living Expenses Are Likely Covered

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 Shorter College.

The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.

Your Books and Supplies Are Likely Covered

With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $650 in supply costs at Shorter College, so the stipend covers them in full.

GI Bill® & DoD Benefits Used at Shorter College

Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Shorter College.

Approximately 1 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $209.

GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.

Veteran Services & Links

• Back to Shorter College Net Price
• Continue to Shorter College Value for Your Money
• File a complaint with the VA

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• VA GI Bill® Comparison Tool
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

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.