by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Eastern Arizona College? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Eastern Arizona College. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $2,352 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $2,352 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
For public schools, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® covers the full in-state tuition and fees, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at Eastern Arizona College.
Eastern Arizona College is not listed as a Yellow Ribbon participant in current federal reporting. Contact the veteran services office to confirm whether any programs offer Yellow Ribbon matching.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Eastern Arizona College is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |  |
| Out-of-state | $0 | |
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 Eastern Arizona College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $15,790 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,001/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $16,008 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $218 |
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 $974 in supply costs at Eastern Arizona College, so the stipend covers them in full.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Eastern Arizona College.
In the latest reporting year, about 16 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $19,091.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 1 | $1,531 | $1,531 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 1 | $1,531 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service 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.