by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Nashville State Community College? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at Nashville State Community College. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $4,498 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $4,498 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
For public schools, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® covers the full in-state tuition and fees, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at Nashville State Community College.
There is no record that Nashville State Community College participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program in the latest federal data. 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 Nashville State Community College is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $39 |  |
| Out-of-state | $39 | |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at Nashville State Community College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $12,512 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,388/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $19,104 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $6,592 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
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 Nashville State Community College run about $1,471, leaving about $471 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Nashville State Community College.
Approximately 150 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $387,742.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 208 | $1,901,082 | $9,140 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 208 | $1,901,082 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 12 | $22,978 | $1,915 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 12 | $22,978 | — |
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.