by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to Mesa Community College for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? 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 Mesa Community College. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $2,358 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $2,358 |
| 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 Mesa Community College.
Mesa Community College is not listed as a Yellow Ribbon participant in current federal reporting. Check directly with the school, since participation can change year to year.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Mesa Community College is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $30 |  |
| Out-of-state | $30 | |
On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at Mesa Community College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $10,872 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,514/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $20,112 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $9,240 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; Mesa Community College estimates these costs at about $1,464, leaving about $464 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Mesa Community College.
Roughly 409 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $588,267.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 441 | $709,702 | $1,609 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 441 | $709,702 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 41 | $40,276 | $982 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 41 | $40,276 | — |
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.