by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to St Cloud Technical and Community College for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending St Cloud Technical and Community College. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $4,957 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $4,957 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Public-college veterans generally have their entire in-state tuition paid by the Post-9/11 GI Bill® at St Cloud Technical and Community College.
Federal data does not indicate that St Cloud Technical and 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 St Cloud Technical and Community College is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $24 |  |
| Out-of-state | $24 | |
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 St Cloud Technical and Community College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $8,400 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,818/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $14,544 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $6,144 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. 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 $1,300 in supply costs at St Cloud Technical and Community College, leaving about $300 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at St Cloud Technical and Community College.
Approximately 51 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $173,540.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 50 | $182,144 | $3,643 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 50 | $182,144 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 9 | $20,617 | $2,291 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 9 | $20,617 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
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.