by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to Terra 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 Terra Community College. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $5,660 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $5,660 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
At public institutions the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays in-state tuition and fees in full, meaning most eligible veterans pay no tuition at Terra Community College.
Federal data does not indicate that Terra Community College currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Check directly with the school, since participation can change year to year.
Active-duty service members using DoD Tuition Assistance are capped at $250 per credit hour. The chart below shows whether the per-credit charge at Terra Community College falls under that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $528 |  |
| Out-of-state | $528 | |
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 Terra Community College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $14,097 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,431/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $11,448 |
| Estimated shortfall to cover yourself | $2,649 |
Living costs here run above the housing allowance, so plan to cover the difference from savings or other income. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,268 in supply costs at Terra Community College, leaving about $268 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Terra Community College.
Approximately 25 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $112,515.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 24 | $100,092 | $4,171 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 24 | $100,092 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 3 | $8,456 | $2,819 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 3 | $8,456 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.
References
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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.