by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to Chattanooga College MDTC for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at Chattanooga College MDTC. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $10,690 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $10,690 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Tuition and fees here fall within the annual Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefit, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at Chattanooga College MDTC.
Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers is a Yellow Ribbon school: the institution and the VA jointly fund tuition that exceeds the GI Bill® cap.
The exact number of seats and the maximum contribution vary by degree level and program, so confirm the current limits with the schools veteran services office.
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 Chattanooga College MDTC.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $11,215 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,073/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $16,584 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $5,369 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; Chattanooga College MDTC estimates these costs at about $3,840, leaving about $2,840 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Chattanooga College MDTC.
In the latest reporting year, about 6 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $55,179.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 7 | $45,555 | $6,508 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 7 | $45,555 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service 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.