by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to MATC 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 MATC. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $5,017 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $5,017 |
| 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. Contact the veteran services office to confirm whether any programs offer Yellow Ribbon matching.
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 | $22 |  |
| Out-of-state | $22 | |
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 MATC.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $7,890 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,460/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $19,680 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $11,790 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; MATC estimates these costs at about $2,580, leaving about $1,580 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at MATC.
Approximately 137 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $261,162.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 199 | $493,803 | $2,481 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 199 | $493,803 | — |
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.