by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Carroll Community College? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at Carroll Community College. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $7,188 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $7,188 |
| 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 Carroll Community College.
Carroll Community College is not listed as a Yellow Ribbon participant in current federal reporting. Contact the veteran services office to confirm whether any programs offer Yellow Ribbon matching.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Carroll Community College compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $62 |  |
| Out-of-state | $86 | |
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 Carroll Community College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $5,500 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,667/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $21,336 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $15,836 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,500 in supply costs at Carroll Community College, leaving about $500 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at Carroll Community College.
In the latest reporting year, about 51 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $166,201.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 51 | $153,091 | $3,002 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 51 | $153,091 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 15 | $18,940 | $1,263 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 15 | $18,940 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.
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.