by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $3,074 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $3,074 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
For public schools, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® covers the full in-state tuition and fees, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota.
State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota is a Yellow Ribbon school: the institution and the VA jointly fund tuition that exceeds the GI Bill® 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.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $355 |  |
| Out-of-state | $4,615 | |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $25,740 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,832/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $22,656 |
| Estimated shortfall to cover yourself | $3,084 |
Living costs here run above the housing allowance, so plan to cover the difference from savings or other income. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota estimates these costs at about $1,500, leaving about $500 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota.
In the latest reporting year, about 117 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $205,026.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 155 | $298,744 | $1,927 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 155 | $298,744 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 6 | $4,172 | $695 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 6 | $4,172 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
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.