by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Baltimore City Community College? 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 Baltimore City Community College. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $3,314 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $3,314 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
For public schools, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® covers the full in-state tuition and fees, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at Baltimore City Community College.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Baltimore City Community College and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap.
Seat counts and matching amounts change by program each year; verify the details with the schools military and veteran services team.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Baltimore City Community College compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $28 |  |
| Out-of-state | $28 | |
On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at Baltimore City Community College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $13,990 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,667/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $21,336 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $7,346 |
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.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; Baltimore City Community College estimates these costs at about $1,460, leaving about $460 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Baltimore City Community College.
Approximately 34 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $71,874.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 34 | $61,554 | $1,810 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 34 | $61,554 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 10 | $14,744 | $1,474 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 10 | $14,744 | — |
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.