by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at MCC 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 MCC. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $3,932 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $3,932 |
| 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 MCC.
There is no record that MCC participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program in the latest federal data. 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 MCC falls under that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $218 |  |
| Out-of-state | $218 | |
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 MCC.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $7,290 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,320/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $10,560 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $3,270 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; MCC estimates these costs at about $2,000, leaving about $1,000 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to MCC.
In the latest reporting year, about 45 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $149,731.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 29 | $103,778 | $3,579 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 29 | $103,778 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 0 | $0 | — |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 0 | $0 | — |
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.