by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at El Paso Community College will the G.I. Bill® cover? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending El Paso Community College. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $3,274 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $3,274 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at El Paso Community College.
Federal data does not indicate that El Paso Community College currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. If you need benefits beyond the Post-9/11 cap, ask the schools veteran services office whether any programs participate.
Active-duty service members using DoD Tuition Assistance are capped at $250 per credit hour. The chart below shows whether the per-credit charge at El Paso Community College falls under that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $100 |  |
| Out-of-state | $100 | |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at El Paso Community College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $10,179 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,896/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $15,168 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $4,989 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
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 El Paso Community College run about $1,290, leaving about $290 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to El Paso Community College.
Roughly 486 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $960,065.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 629 | $1,685,054 | $2,679 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 629 | $1,685,054 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 220 | $232,850 | $1,058 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 220 | $232,850 | — |
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.