by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at VCOM? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.
VCOM 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.
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 VCOM.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,965/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $15,720 |
This allowance is paid while you are in school to help with housing and living expenses. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to VCOM.
Roughly 6 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $129,295.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 13 | $344,921 | $26,532 |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 13 | $344,921 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service 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.