Fortis College - Richmond G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

How Much of Fortis College - Richmond's Tuition Will the G.I. Bill® Cover?

How much will you pay to attend Fortis College - Richmond? Below you can review how much of your expenses at Fortis College - Richmond the GI Bill® will cover.

Isn't G.I. Bill® Coverage All the Same?

Did you know that G.I. Bill® funding has a cap? Below you'll find out if the entire cost of attendance at Fortis College - Richmond is covered. This data varies for each school so be sure to check out G.I. Bill® information for each school you're interested in!

Veterans Typically Attend Fortis College - Richmond for no More Than $4,746

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend Fortis College - Richmond should not be more than $4,746.

Veteran Sticker Price	$31,367
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits	$26,621
Total Out Of Pocket	$4,746

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Fortis College - Richmond will be fully covered. You will not need to rely on a Yellow Ribbon award or institutional aid to cover these costs.

Veteran Tuition And Fees	$13,557
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*	$13,557
Total In Your Pocket	-$0
*Note: The tuition benefit is capped at the lessor of the actual tuition charged to you or $20,235.

Remember, some forms of aid such as Pell Grants are awarded in addition to your Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits so be sure to fill out your FASA forms.

Yellow Ribbon Program

It appears as though Fortis College - Richmond participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, but we could not determine if there are restrictions of this participation. If you have tuition and fees charges that are not covered by your Post-9/11 benefits, you may be able to get additional assistance in the form of a Yellow Ribbon Award so check with the college.

Remember, only veterans who qualify for full Post-9/11 benefits are eligible to participate in a Yellow Ribbon program.

Questions to Ask the Admissions Department

Which programs and majors (if any) participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program and how do I apply?

Per Credit Fees and the Active Duty Tuition Assistance Cap

With a per credit charge for in-state students of $301, Fortis College - Richmond falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$301 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$301 per credit

Your Living Expenses May Not Be Fully Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what Fortis College - Richmond thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $4,425. It is possible that your actual living expenses will be covered if you live more frugally than what the college expects.

Off Campus Living Expenses	$16,489
Post-9/11 Benefit	$12,064
Total Out Of Pocket	$4,425

A MHA of $1,508 is likely the largest benefit paid directly to you.

Your Books and Supplies are Not Fully Covered

Your book stipend of $1000 will not cover what Fortis College - Richmond estimates your expenses to be ($1,321).

Supplies Expenses	$1,321
Post-9/11 Benefit	$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket	$321

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