by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Jefferson Community and Technical College 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 Jefferson Community and Technical College. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $4,706 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $4,706 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Tuition and fees here fall within the annual Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefit, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at Jefferson Community and Technical College.
Jefferson Community and Technical College is not listed as a Yellow Ribbon participant in current federal reporting. 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 Jefferson Community and Technical College compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $11 |  |
| Out-of-state | $11 | |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at Jefferson Community and Technical College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $8,540 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,073/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $16,584 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $8,044 |
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.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; Jefferson Community and Technical College estimates these costs at about $1,228, leaving about $228 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Jefferson Community and Technical College.
In the latest reporting year, about 90 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $338,056.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 292 | $752,797 | $2,578 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 292 | $752,797 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 15 | $24,119 | $1,608 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 15 | $24,119 | — |
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.