Massachusetts Bay Community College G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Will You go to Massachusetts Bay Community College for Free Thanks to the G.I. Bill®?

How much will attending Massachusetts Bay Community College cost you? Below you'll find a breakdown of the G.I. Bill® tuition assistance and more for Massachusetts Bay Community College.

What's in it for me?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if Massachusetts Bay Community College's tuition is covered. Be sure to check out the G.I. Bill® information for each school you're considering because each school's coverage varies.

Attend Massachusetts Bay Community College as a Veteran and Walk Away With at Least $13,950

Thanks to the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (assuming you fully qualify), we expect your yearly benefits to exceed your cost to attend Massachusetts Bay Community College by at least $13,950.

Veteran Sticker Price	$17,786
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits	$31,736
Total In Your Pocket	$13,950

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Massachusetts Bay Community College will be fully covered. You will not need to rely on a Yellow Ribbon award or institutional aid to cover these costs.

Veteran Tuition And Fees	$5,376
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*	$5,376
Total In Your Pocket	-$0
*Note: The tuition benefit is capped at the lessor of the actual tuition charged to you or $20,235.

Remember, some forms of aid such as Pell Grants are awarded in addition to your Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits so be sure to fill out your FASA forms.

Yellow Ribbon Program

It appears as though Massachusetts Bay Community College participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, but we could not determine if there are restrictions of this participation. If you have tuition and fees charges that are not covered by your Post-9/11 benefits, you may be able to get additional assistance in the form of a Yellow Ribbon Award so check with the college.

Remember, only veterans who qualify for full Post-9/11 benefits are eligible to participate in a Yellow Ribbon program.

Massachusetts Bay Community College awarded a total of $1,629 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 2 veterans for an average award of $814 ($1,629 after government matching).

Questions to Ask the Admissions Department

Which programs and majors (if any) participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program and how do I apply?

Per Credit Fees and the Active Duty Tuition Assistance Cap

With a per credit charge for in-state students of $24, Massachusetts Bay Community College falls below the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$24 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$230 per credit

Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with Massachusetts Bay Community College to see if that policy is true for part-time students as well.

Your Living Expenses Likely Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what Massachusetts Bay Community College thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $14,950. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses	$10,410
Post-9/11 Benefit	$25,360
Total In Your Pocket	$14,950

A MHA of $3,170 is likely the largest benefit paid directly to you.

Your Books and Supplies are Not Fully Covered

Your book stipend of $1000 will not cover what Massachusetts Bay Community College estimates your expenses to be ($2,000).

Supplies Expenses	$2,000
Post-9/11 Benefit	$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket	$1,000

Not Happy With This College? Is Massachusetts Bay Community College not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.

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