Virginia Highlands Community College G.I. Bill® Benefits

Wondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at VHCC? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.

• Your Estimated Out-of-Pocket Cost
• GI Bill Tuition Coverage
• Yellow Ribbon Program
• Per-Credit Charges and Tuition Assistance
• Housing Allowance Coverage
• Book Stipend Coverage
• GI Bill & DoD Benefits Used Here
• References

Veterans Can Attend Virginia Highlands Community College With Tuition Fully Covered

Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending VHCC. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.

Private Tuition Fully Covered for Veterans

Because tuition is at or below the annual Post-9/11 benefit, the GI Bill® covers it in full at VHCC.

Yellow Ribbon Program Status Not Reported

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

Active-Duty Tuition Assistance and Per-Credit Cost

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

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$4
Out-of-state	$30

Your Living Expenses Are Likely Covered

The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at VHCC.

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.

Book and Supply Stipend

Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; VHCC estimates these costs at about $1,400, leaving about $400 out of pocket.

GI Bill® and Tuition Assistance Paid at Virginia Highlands Community College

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

In the latest reporting year, about 28 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $83,727.

GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.

Helpful Veteran Links

• VHCC Veteran & Military Services
• Back to VHCC Net Price
• Continue to VHCC 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.