by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College? 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 Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $3,950 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $3,950 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Public-college veterans generally have their entire in-state tuition paid by the Post-9/11 GI Bill® at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
Federal data does not indicate that Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Contact the veteran services office to confirm whether any programs offer Yellow Ribbon matching.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $425 |  |
| Out-of-state | $425 | |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $6,300 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,488/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $11,904 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $5,604 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. 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 Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College run about $1,075, leaving about $75 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
In the latest reporting year, about 26 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $71,323.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 252 | $780,176 | $3,096 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 252 | $780,176 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 94 | $158,766 | $1,689 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 94 | $158,766 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
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.