by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at WVJC Morgantown will the G.I. Bill® cover? 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 Morgantown. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $14,313 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $14,313 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at WVJC Morgantown.
West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, which can cover tuition and fees beyond the Post-9/11 GI Bill® cap through matching funds from the school and the VA.
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 WVJC Morgantown.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $8,082 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,683/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $13,464 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $5,382 |
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 Morgantown estimates these costs at about $350, so the stipend covers them in full.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to WVJC Morgantown.
Approximately 15 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $244,216.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 14 | $225,420 | $16,101 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 14 | $225,420 | — |
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.