by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Bolivar Technical College? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending Bolivar Technical College. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $19,025 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $19,025 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Because tuition is at or below the annual Post-9/11 benefit, the GI Bill® covers it in full at Bolivar Technical College.
Texas County Technical College is a Yellow Ribbon school: the institution and the VA jointly fund tuition that exceeds the GI Bill® cap.
Seat counts and matching amounts change by program each year; verify the details with the schools military and veteran services team.
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 Bolivar Technical College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $6,600 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,434/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $11,472 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $4,872 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at Bolivar Technical College.
In the latest reporting year, about 2 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $43,248.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 5 | $51,165 | $10,233 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 5 | $51,165 | — |
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.