by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to Jefferson Community College for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? 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 College. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $6,048 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $6,048 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at Jefferson Community College.
Federal data does not indicate that Jefferson Community College 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 Jefferson Community College compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $408 |  |
| Out-of-state | $558 | |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at Jefferson Community College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $14,024 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,704/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $13,632 |
| Estimated shortfall to cover yourself | $392 |
Expect to make up the shortfall between the housing benefit and actual living costs. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
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 Jefferson Community College run about $1,000, so the stipend covers them in full.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Jefferson Community College.
Roughly 173 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $665,148.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 160 | $660,867 | $4,130 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 160 | $660,867 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 188 | $277,763 | $1,477 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 188 | $277,763 | — |
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.