by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Independence Community College? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Independence Community College. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $4,440 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $4,440 |
| 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 Independence Community College.
There is no record that Independence Community College 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 Independence Community College compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $78 |  |
| Out-of-state | $78 | |
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 Independence Community College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $5,800 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,431/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $11,448 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $5,648 |
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.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; Independence Community College estimates these costs at about $816, so the stipend covers them in full.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Independence Community College.
Roughly 2 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $6,743.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 6 | $20,087 | $3,348 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 6 | $20,087 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
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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.