by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Johnston Community College? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at Johnston Community College. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $2,657 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $2,657 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at Johnston Community College.
Federal data does not indicate that Johnston Community College currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. 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 Johnston Community College is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $92 |  |
| Out-of-state | $92 | |
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 Johnston Community College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $3,791 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,584/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $12,672 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $8,881 |
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.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,537 in supply costs at Johnston Community College, leaving about $537 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Johnston Community College.
In the latest reporting year, about 57 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $69,488.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 54 | $62,649 | $1,160 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 54 | $62,649 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 4 | $1,292 | $323 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 4 | $1,292 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.
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.