by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at North Central State College will the G.I. Bill® cover? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending North Central State College. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $4,624 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $4,624 |
| 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 North Central State College.
Federal data does not indicate that North Central State College currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Contact the veteran services office to confirm whether any programs offer Yellow Ribbon matching.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at North Central State College compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $24 |  |
| Out-of-state | $31 | |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at North Central State College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $8,925 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,539/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $12,312 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $3,387 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
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 North Central State College run about $1,000, so the stipend covers them in full.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at North Central State College.
Approximately 22 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $92,198.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 24 | $88,673 | $3,695 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 24 | $88,673 | — |
| 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.