by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to MCC for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending MCC. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $2,136 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $2,136 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
For public schools, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® covers the full in-state tuition and fees, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at MCC.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Mohave Community College and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap. About 1 Yellow Ribbon recipients were reported at this school.
The exact number of seats and the maximum contribution vary by degree level and program, so confirm the current limits with the schools veteran services office.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at MCC compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $12 |  |
| Out-of-state | $12 | |
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 MCC.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $7,719 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,088/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $16,704 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $8,985 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a books-and-supplies stipend of up to $1,000 per year. Estimated book and supply costs at MCC run about $720, so the stipend covers them in full.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at MCC.
Roughly 41 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $70,125.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 48 | $109,652 | $2,284 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 48 | $109,652 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 0 | $0 | — |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 0 | $0 | — |
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.