Coastal Bend College G.I. Bill® Benefits

How much of the cost at CBC will the G.I. Bill® cover? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.

• Your Estimated Out-of-Pocket Cost
• How Tuition Is Covered
• Yellow Ribbon Participation
• Per-Credit Fees & the Active-Duty Cap
• Housing Allowance Coverage
• Book Stipend Coverage
• Veteran Benefit Dollars
• References

At Coastal Bend College, the GI Bill Covers Veteran Tuition in Full

Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at CBC. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.

Public College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

Public-college veterans generally have their entire in-state tuition paid by the Post-9/11 GI Bill® at CBC.

Yellow Ribbon Participation Could Not Be Determined

Federal data does not indicate that CBC currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Check directly with the school, since participation can change year to year.

Per-Credit Charges vs. the $250 Tuition Assistance Cap

For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether CBC is below that cap.

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$396
Out-of-state	$396

Your Living Expenses Are Likely Covered

On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at CBC.

At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.

Your Books and Supplies Are Likely Covered

Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; CBC estimates these costs at about $2,600, leaving about $1,600 out of pocket.

GI Bill® & DoD Benefits Used at Coastal Bend College

These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at CBC.

Roughly 10 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $27,139.

These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty members.

Helpful Veteran Links

• [CBC Veteran & Military Services](https://coastalbend.edu/TwoColumnLeft.aspx?pageid=8079&terms=military tuition)
• Back to CBC Net Price
• Continue to CBC Value for Your Money
• File a complaint with the VA

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• VA GI Bill® Comparison Tool
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

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.