I am considering enlisting in the Guard under the College First option and going to a community college. The Unit fees in my state, California, are low, about $22 a unit. If state/federal college tuition assistance covers all of my tuition costs will I still be able to receive the G.I. bill money + Kicker money? Do I have to spend that money directly on school or can I used it for living expenses as long as I am enrolled in college?

Also, do the state/federal college tuitions assistance programs pay for books?

This is probably the first of many questions, so thanks in advance.