by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Spokane Community College? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.
Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending Spokane Community College. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $4,057 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $4,057 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Tuition and fees here fall within the annual Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefit, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at Spokane Community College.
There is no record that Spokane Community College participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program in the latest federal data. 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 Spokane Community College is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $76 |  |
| Out-of-state | $76 | |
On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at Spokane Community College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $16,053 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,283/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $18,264 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $2,211 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,134 in supply costs at Spokane Community College, leaving about $134 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Spokane Community College.
Approximately 227 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $728,692.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 219 | $733,328 | $3,349 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 219 | $733,328 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 13 | $12,610 | $970 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 13 | $12,610 | — |
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.