Mt Hood Community College GI Bill® Coverage

How much of the cost at MHCC 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.

• Veteran Cost Summary
• GI Bill Tuition Coverage
• Yellow Ribbon Program
• Per-Credit Charges and Tuition Assistance
• Housing Allowance Coverage
• Books & Supplies Coverage
• Veteran Benefit Dollars
• References

Veterans Can Attend Mt Hood Community College With Tuition Fully Covered

Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at MHCC. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.

Public College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

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 MHCC.

Yellow Ribbon Participation Unconfirmed

MHCC is not listed as a Yellow Ribbon participant in current federal reporting. If you need benefits beyond the Post-9/11 cap, ask the schools veteran services office whether any programs participate.

Per-Credit Charges vs. the $250 Tuition Assistance Cap

For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether MHCC is below that cap.

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$729
Out-of-state	$729

Your Living Expenses Are Likely Covered

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 MHCC.

At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.

Book and Supply Stipend

With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,600 in supply costs at MHCC, leaving about $600 out of pocket.

GI Bill® & DoD Benefits Used at Mt Hood Community College

This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at MHCC.

Roughly 70 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $148,646.

GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.

Helpful Veteran Links

• MHCC Veteran & Military Services
• Back to MHCC Net Price
• Continue to MHCC Value for Your Money
• File a complaint with the VA

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• VA GI Bill® Comparison Tool
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

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.