by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at MVCC? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending MVCC. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $6,114 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $6,114 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
At public institutions the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays in-state tuition and fees in full, meaning most eligible veterans pay no tuition at MVCC.
Federal data does not indicate that MVCC 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.
Active-duty service members using DoD Tuition Assistance are capped at $250 per credit hour. The chart below shows whether the per-credit charge at MVCC falls under that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $952 |  |
| Out-of-state | $952 | |
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 MVCC.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $9,779 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,241/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $17,928 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $8,149 |
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.
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 MVCC run about $1,616, leaving about $616 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to MVCC.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 50 | $317,603 | $6,352 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 50 | $317,603 | — |
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.