by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to Holmes Community College for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at Holmes Community College. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $3,510 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $3,510 |
| 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 Holmes Community College.
Holmes Community College is not listed as a Yellow Ribbon participant in current federal reporting. 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 Holmes Community College is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $27 |  |
| Out-of-state | $27 | |
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 Holmes Community College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $4,400 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,497/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $11,976 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $7,576 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. 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 $2,400 in supply costs at Holmes Community College, leaving about $1,400 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Holmes Community College.
Approximately 36 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $88,417.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 27 | $56,651 | $2,098 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 27 | $56,651 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 11 | $13,524 | $1,229 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 11 | $13,524 | — |
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.