Southwest Virginia Community College GI Bill® Coverage

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

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

Veterans Can Attend Southwest Virginia Community College With Tuition Fully Covered

Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at Southwest Virginia. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.

Public College Tuition Covered in Full by the Post-9/11 GI Bill®

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 Southwest Virginia.

Yellow Ribbon Participation Could Not Be Determined

There is no record that Southwest Virginia participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program in the latest federal data. Check directly with the school, since participation can change year to year.

Per-Credit Charges vs. the $250 Tuition Assistance Cap

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

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$6
Out-of-state	$32

Your Living Expenses Are Likely Covered

Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at Southwest Virginia.

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.

Your Books and Supplies Are Likely Covered

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 Southwest Virginia run about $1,400, leaving about $400 out of pocket.

Veteran Education Benefit Dollars at Southwest Virginia Community College

Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Southwest Virginia.

Roughly 21 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $54,118.

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

More Veteran Resources

• Southwest Virginia Veteran & Military Services
• Back to Southwest Virginia Net Price
• Continue to Southwest Virginia 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.