Wondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Washington County Community College? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending Washington County Community College. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $3,687 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $3,687 |
| 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 Washington County Community College.
There is no record that Washington County Community College participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program in the latest federal data. Contact the veteran services office to confirm whether any programs offer Yellow Ribbon matching.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Washington County Community College compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $42 | |
| Out-of-state | $42 |
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 Washington County Community College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $5,819 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,271/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $18,168 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $12,349 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a books-and-supplies stipend of up to $1,000 per year. Estimated book and supply costs at Washington County Community College run about $1,400, leaving about $400 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Washington County Community College.
Approximately 5 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $9,859.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 3 | $6,788 | $2,263 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 3 | $6,788 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 1 | $1,632 | $1,632 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 1 | $1,632 | — |
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.