by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to High Desert Medical College for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? 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 High Desert Medical College. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $52,610 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $32,375 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® caps the annual tuition benefit (about $20,235), so the tuition above that is a gap veterans must cover through Yellow Ribbon, savings, or other aid at High Desert Medical College.
Federal data does not indicate that High Desert Medical 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.
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at High Desert Medical College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,691/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $21,528 |
This allowance is paid while you are in school to help with housing and living expenses. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $6,510 in supply costs at High Desert Medical College, leaving about $5,510 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to High Desert Medical College.
In the latest reporting year, about 17 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $333,541.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 69 | $1,159,128 | $16,799 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 69 | $1,159,128 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty 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.