Wondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at HVCC? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending HVCC. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $6,694 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $6,694 |
| 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 HVCC.
There is no record that HVCC participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program in the latest federal data. Contact the veteran services office to confirm whether any programs offer Yellow Ribbon matching.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at HVCC compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $72 | |
| Out-of-state | $145 |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at HVCC.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $15,660 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,583/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $20,664 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $5,004 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a books-and-supplies stipend of up to $1,000 per year. Estimated book and supply costs at HVCC run about $1,500, leaving about $500 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at HVCC.
Approximately 141 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $539,069.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 110 | $494,264 | $4,493 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 110 | $494,264 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 3 | $7,799 | $2,600 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 3 | $7,799 | — |
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.