College of the Desert G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Wondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at College of the Desert? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.

• Veteran Cost Summary
• GI Bill Tuition Coverage
• Yellow Ribbon Participation
• Per-Credit Charges and Tuition Assistance
• Living Expense Coverage
• Book Stipend Coverage
• GI Bill & DoD Benefits Used Here
• References

At College of the Desert, the GI Bill Covers Veteran Tuition in Full

Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending College of the Desert. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.

Private College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at College of the Desert.

Yellow Ribbon Participation Unconfirmed

College of the Desert 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.

Per-Credit Fees and the Active-Duty Tuition Assistance Cap

For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether College of the Desert is below that cap.

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$38
Out-of-state	$38

Monthly Housing Allowance for Veterans

The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at College of the Desert.

For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.

Your Books and Supplies Are Likely Covered

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 College of the Desert run about $938, so the stipend covers them in full.

Veteran Education Benefit Dollars at College of the Desert

Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to College of the Desert.

In the latest reporting year, about 169 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $83,175.

GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.

Helpful Veteran Links

• College of the Desert Veteran & Military Services
• Back to College of the Desert Net Price
• Continue to College of the Desert Value for Your Money
• File a complaint with the VA

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• VA GI Bill® Comparison Tool
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

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.