by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at North Shore Community 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 Shore Community College. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $5,352 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $5,352 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
At public institutions the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays in-state tuition and fees in full, meaning most eligible veterans pay no tuition at North Shore Community College.
Federal data does not indicate that North Shore Community College currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. 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 North Shore Community College is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $198 |  |
| Out-of-state | $198 | |
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 North Shore Community College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $13,324 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $4,755/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $38,040 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $24,716 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; North Shore Community College estimates these costs at about $1,600, leaving about $600 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to North Shore Community College.
In the latest reporting year, about 92 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $338,032.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 78 | $310,767 | $3,984 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 78 | $310,767 | — |
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.