Will you go to Martinsburg College 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 Martinsburg College. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $11,091 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $11,091 |
| 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 Martinsburg College.
Martinsburg College is not listed as a Yellow Ribbon participant in current federal reporting. Check directly with the school, since participation can change year to year.
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at Martinsburg College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,187/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $17,496 |
The MHA helps cover the cost of living while enrolled. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Martinsburg College.
In the latest reporting year, about 20 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $59,280.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 16 | $54,245 | $3,390 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 16 | $54,245 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 0 | $0 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 29 | $69,698 | $2,403 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 29 | $69,698 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 0 | $0 | — |
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.