by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at GateWay Community College will the G.I. Bill® cover? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending GateWay Community College. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $2,358 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $2,358 |
| 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 GateWay Community College.
Federal data does not indicate that GateWay Community College currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Check directly with the school, since participation can change year to year.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether GateWay Community College is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $30 |  |
| Out-of-state | $30 | |
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 GateWay Community College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $10,872 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,514/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $20,112 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $9,240 |
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.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; GateWay Community College estimates these costs at about $1,464, leaving about $464 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to GateWay Community College.
Approximately 93 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $114,455.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 103 | $178,542 | $1,733 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 103 | $178,542 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 6 | $3,941 | $657 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 6 | $3,941 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
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.