by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Central Community College? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending Central Community College. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $3,360 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $3,360 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Public-college veterans generally have their entire in-state tuition paid by the Post-9/11 GI Bill® at Central Community College.
Central Community 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.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Central Community College is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $16 |  |
| Out-of-state | $16 | |
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 Central Community College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $8,500 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,446/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $11,568 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $3,068 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. 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 Central Community College run about $1,500, leaving about $500 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Central Community College.
Roughly 14 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $25,722.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 52 | $76,032 | $1,462 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 52 | $76,032 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 37 | $54,916 | $1,484 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 37 | $54,916 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty 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.