by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at MCHP? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at MCHP. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $17,827 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $17,827 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Because tuition is at or below the annual Post-9/11 benefit, the GI Bill® covers it in full at MCHP.
MCHP 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.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether MCHP is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $630 |  |
| Out-of-state | $630 | |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at MCHP.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $6,000 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,199/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $17,592 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $11,592 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,200 in supply costs at MCHP, leaving about $200 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to MCHP.
Approximately 4 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $42,031.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 2 | $34,202 | $17,101 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 2 | $34,202 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 1 | $4,500 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty members.
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.