by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at RVCC will the G.I. Bill® cover? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending RVCC. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $7,440 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $7,440 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at RVCC.
There is no record that RVCC participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program in the latest federal data. Check directly with the school, since participation can change year to year.
Active-duty service members using DoD Tuition Assistance are capped at $250 per credit hour. The chart below shows whether the per-credit charge at RVCC falls under that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $600 |  |
| Out-of-state | $600 | |
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 RVCC.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $12,000 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $3,363/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $26,904 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $14,904 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $2,400 in supply costs at RVCC, leaving about $1,400 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to RVCC.
In the latest reporting year, about 48 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $183,377.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 47 | $186,983 | $3,978 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 47 | $186,983 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 2 | $4,790 | $2,395 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 2 | $4,790 | — |
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.