by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Wor-Wic Community College? 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 Wor-Wic Community College. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $6,840 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $6,840 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
For public schools, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® covers the full in-state tuition and fees, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at Wor-Wic Community College.
Federal data does not indicate that Wor-Wic Community College currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Check directly with the school, since participation can change year to year.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Wor-Wic Community College is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $27 |  |
| Out-of-state | $27 | |
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 Wor-Wic Community College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $11,880 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,142/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $17,136 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $5,256 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
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 Wor-Wic Community College run about $1,500, leaving about $500 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Wor-Wic Community College.
Approximately 53 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $113,949.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 59 | $146,627 | $2,485 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 59 | $146,627 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 3 | $4,629 | $1,543 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 3 | $4,629 | — |
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.