by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Central Coast College? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.
Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending Central Coast College. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $18,560 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $18,560 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at Central Coast College.
Central Coast College is not listed as a Yellow Ribbon participant in current federal reporting. If you need benefits beyond the Post-9/11 cap, ask the schools veteran services office whether any programs participate.
On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at Central Coast College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $3,405/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $27,240 |
The MHA helps cover the cost of living while enrolled. 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 $780 in supply costs at Central Coast College, so the stipend covers them in full.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Central Coast College.
In the latest reporting year, about 4 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $27,065.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 2 | $27,028 | $13,514 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 2 | $27,028 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty 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.