by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Whatcom Community College? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Whatcom Community College. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $5,146 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $5,146 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at Whatcom Community College.
Whatcom Community College is not listed as a Yellow Ribbon participant in current federal reporting. If you need benefits beyond the Post-9/11 cap, ask the schools veteran services office whether any programs participate.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Whatcom Community College compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $1,554 |  |
| Out-of-state | $2,115 | |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at Whatcom Community College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $17,868 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,610/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $20,880 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $3,012 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; Whatcom Community College estimates these costs at about $762, so the stipend covers them in full.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Whatcom Community College.
Approximately 68 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $211,230.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 1 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 1 | $1,800 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty members.
References
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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.