by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to Bossier Parish Community College 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 Bossier Parish Community College. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $4,283 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $4,283 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
At public institutions the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays in-state tuition and fees in full, meaning most eligible veterans pay no tuition at Bossier Parish Community College.
There is no record that Bossier Parish Community College 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.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Bossier Parish Community College compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $467 |  |
| Out-of-state | $467 | |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at Bossier Parish Community College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $9,922 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,797/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $14,376 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $4,454 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. 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 Bossier Parish Community College run about $1,300, leaving about $300 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at Bossier Parish Community College.
Roughly 156 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $450,713.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 131 | $421,102 | $3,215 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 131 | $421,102 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 35 | $43,015 | $1,229 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 35 | $43,015 | — |
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.