by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Community College of Philadelphia? 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 Community College of Philadelphia. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $8,688 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $8,688 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at Community College of Philadelphia.
There is no record that Community College of Philadelphia participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program in the latest federal data. If you need benefits beyond the Post-9/11 cap, ask the schools veteran services office whether any programs participate.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Community College of Philadelphia is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $68 |  |
| Out-of-state | $102 | |
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 Community College of Philadelphia.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $10,800 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,682/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $21,456 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $10,656 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
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 Community College of Philadelphia run about $2,400, leaving about $1,400 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at Community College of Philadelphia.
Approximately 121 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $328,897.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 211 | $377,806 | $1,791 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 211 | $377,806 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 20 | $20,034 | $1,002 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 20 | $20,034 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty 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.