by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at WVJC Charleston? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending WVJC Charleston. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $14,544 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $14,544 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at WVJC Charleston.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, West Virginia Junior College-Charleston and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap.
The exact number of seats and the maximum contribution vary by degree level and program, so confirm the current limits with the schools veteran services office.
On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at WVJC Charleston.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $7,861 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,434/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $11,472 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $3,611 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; WVJC Charleston estimates these costs at about $436, so the stipend covers them in full.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at WVJC Charleston.
Approximately 9 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $137,895.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 10 | $164,275 | $16,428 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 10 | $164,275 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty 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.