Will you go to Young Americans College of the Performing Arts 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.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at Young Americans College of the Performing Arts. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $14,030 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $14,030 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at Young Americans College of the Performing Arts.
Federal data does not indicate that Young Americans College of the Performing Arts currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. If you need benefits beyond the Post-9/11 cap, ask the schools veteran services office whether any programs participate.
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at Young Americans College of the Performing Arts.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $7,277 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $3,402/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $27,216 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $19,939 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
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 Young Americans College of the Performing Arts run about $1,000, so the stipend covers them in full.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Young Americans College of the Performing Arts.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 1 | $11,685 | $11,685 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 1 | $11,685 | — |
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.