by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to Greenfield Community College for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at Greenfield Community College. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $5,810 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $5,810 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at Greenfield Community College.
Federal data does not indicate that Greenfield Community College currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Contact the veteran services office to confirm whether any programs offer Yellow Ribbon matching.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Greenfield Community College is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $272 |  |
| Out-of-state | $272 | |
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 Greenfield Community College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $7,450 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,163/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $17,304 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $9,854 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,650 in supply costs at Greenfield Community College, leaving about $650 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Greenfield Community College.
Approximately 10 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $43,674.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 9 | $20,500 | $2,278 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 9 | $20,500 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty members.
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.