by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Cape Cod Community College? 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 Cape Cod Community College. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $5,712 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $5,712 |
| 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 Cape Cod Community College.
Federal data does not indicate that Cape Cod Community College currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Contact the veteran services office to confirm whether any programs offer Yellow Ribbon matching.
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 Cape Cod Community College falls under that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $2,712 |  |
| Out-of-state | $2,712 | |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at Cape Cod Community College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $12,800 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $3,795/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $30,360 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $17,560 |
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.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; Cape Cod Community College estimates these costs at about $1,200, leaving about $200 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at Cape Cod Community College.
Roughly 69 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $313,221.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 50 | $259,001 | $5,180 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 50 | $259,001 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 3 | $3,312 | $1,104 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 3 | $3,312 | — |
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.