by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Trenholm State 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.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Trenholm State. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $4,890 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $4,890 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
For public schools, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® covers the full in-state tuition and fees, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at Trenholm State.
Federal data does not indicate that Trenholm State currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. If you need benefits beyond the Post-9/11 cap, ask the schools veteran services office whether any programs participate.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Trenholm State compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $88 |  |
| Out-of-state | $88 | |
On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at Trenholm State.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $14,652 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,749/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $13,992 |
| Estimated shortfall to cover yourself | $660 |
The housing benefit does not fully cover estimated living costs at this school — budget for the gap. 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 $3,000 in supply costs at Trenholm State, leaving about $2,000 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Trenholm State.
Roughly 17 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $44,525.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 40 | $145,690 | $3,642 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 40 | $145,690 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 6 | $6,201 | $1,034 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 6 | $6,201 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty 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.