Northern Essex Community College G.I. Bill® Benefits

Wondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at NECC? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.

• Veteran Cost Summary
• GI Bill Tuition Coverage
• Yellow Ribbon Participation
• Per-Credit Fees & the Active-Duty Cap
• Living Expense Coverage
• Books & Supplies Coverage
• GI Bill & Tuition Assistance Dollars
• References

Veterans Can Attend Northern Essex Community College With Tuition Fully Covered

Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at NECC. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.

Public Tuition Fully Covered for Veterans

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 NECC.

Yellow Ribbon Program Available

Northern Essex Community College is a Yellow Ribbon school: the institution and the VA jointly fund tuition that exceeds the GI Bill® cap.

The exact number of seats and the maximum contribution vary by degree level and program, so confirm the current limits with the schools veteran services office.

Active-Duty Tuition Assistance and Per-Credit Cost

For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether NECC is below that cap.

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$238
Out-of-state	$238

Your Living Expenses Are Likely Covered

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 NECC.

For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.

Books & Supplies Coverage

Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; NECC estimates these costs at about $1,400, leaving about $400 out of pocket.

GI Bill® and Tuition Assistance Paid at Northern Essex Community College

This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at NECC.

Approximately 39 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $116,018.

GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.

More Veteran Resources

• NECC Veteran & Military Services
• Back to NECC Net Price
• Continue to NECC Value for Your Money
• File a complaint with the VA

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• VA GI Bill® Comparison Tool
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

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.