How much of the cost at Mitchell Community College 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.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at Mitchell Community College. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $2,651 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $2,651 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Public-college veterans generally have their entire in-state tuition paid by the Post-9/11 GI Bill® at Mitchell Community College.
Federal data does not indicate that Mitchell Community College 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 Mitchell Community College compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $168 | |
| Out-of-state | $168 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at Mitchell Community College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $11,556 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,244/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $17,952 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $6,396 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. 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 $3,060 in supply costs at Mitchell Community College, leaving about $2,060 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at Mitchell Community College.
Roughly 51 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $70,806.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 41 | $61,345 | $1,496 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 41 | $61,345 | — |
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.