by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Brunswick Community College? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Brunswick Community College. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $2,532 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $2,532 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Tuition and fees here fall within the annual Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefit, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at Brunswick Community College.
Federal data does not indicate that Brunswick Community College currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. 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 Brunswick Community College compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $35 |  |
| Out-of-state | $35 | |
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 Brunswick Community College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $5,850 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,193/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $17,544 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $11,694 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. 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 Brunswick Community College run about $1,938, leaving about $938 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Brunswick Community College.
Roughly 22 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $25,668.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 22 | $36,030 | $1,638 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 22 | $36,030 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
References
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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.