Will you go to The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? 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 The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $23,550 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $3,315 |
Because the Post-9/11 tuition benefit is capped near $20,235 per year, tuition above the cap is the veterans responsibility at The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College.
Federal data does not indicate that The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. 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. Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $12,150 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,682/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $21,456 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $9,306 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,650 in supply costs at The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College, leaving about $650 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College.
Roughly 9 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $214,169.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 10 | $175,662 | $17,566 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 10 | $175,662 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
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.