by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at MATC? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending MATC. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $9,276 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $9,276 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Because tuition is at or below the annual Post-9/11 benefit, the GI Bill® covers it in full at MATC.
Federal data does not indicate that MATC 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.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at MATC compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $110 |  |
| Out-of-state | $110 | |
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 MATC.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $6,800 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,392/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $11,136 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $4,336 |
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.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,800 in supply costs at MATC, leaving about $800 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at MATC.
Roughly 37 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $265,276.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 33 | $274,341 | $8,313 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 33 | $274,341 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 3 | $4,304 | $1,435 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 3 | $4,304 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
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.