by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Pearl River 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 Pearl River Community College. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $3,650 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $3,650 |
| 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 Pearl River Community College.
Federal data does not indicate that Pearl River 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 Pearl River Community College is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $200 |  |
| Out-of-state | $200 | |
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 Pearl River Community College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $12,314 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,692/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $13,536 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $1,222 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,350 in supply costs at Pearl River Community College, leaving about $350 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Pearl River Community College.
In the latest reporting year, about 60 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $167,248.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 74 | $258,611 | $3,495 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 74 | $258,611 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 3 | $2,210 | $737 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 3 | $2,210 | — |
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.