by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Columbus Technical 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 Columbus Technical College. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $3,042 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $3,042 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Because tuition is at or below the annual Post-9/11 benefit, the GI Bill® covers it in full at Columbus Technical College.
Columbus Technical 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 Columbus Technical College compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $842 |  |
| Out-of-state | $842 | |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at Columbus Technical College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $9,190 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,788/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $14,304 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $5,114 |
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 Columbus Technical College run about $1,465, leaving about $465 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Columbus Technical College.
Roughly 285 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $726,126.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 16 | $21,641 | $1,353 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 16 | $21,641 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 24 | $17,200 | $717 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 24 | $17,200 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
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.