by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at MTC? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at MTC. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $5,916 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $5,916 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Tuition and fees here fall within the annual Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefit, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at MTC.
There is no record that MTC 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.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at MTC compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $300 |  |
| Out-of-state | $300 | |
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 MTC.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $13,457 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,998/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $15,984 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $2,527 |
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.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,578 in supply costs at MTC, leaving about $578 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to MTC.
Roughly 391 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $1,576,166.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 327 | $2,266,183 | $6,930 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 327 | $2,266,183 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 48 | $90,450 | $1,884 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 48 | $90,450 | — |
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.