by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to Kauai CC for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? 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 Kauai CC. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $3,252 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $3,252 |
| 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 Kauai CC.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Kauai Community College and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap.
The exact number of seats and the maximum contribution vary by degree level and program, so confirm the current limits with the schools veteran services office.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Kauai CC compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $108 |  |
| Out-of-state | $108 | |
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 Kauai CC.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $17,451 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $3,720/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $29,760 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $12,309 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. 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 Kauai CC run about $1,350, leaving about $350 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at Kauai CC.
Roughly 33 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $45,215.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 29 | $50,070 | $1,727 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 29 | $50,070 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 0 | $0 | — |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 0 | $0 | — |
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.