by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage? 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 San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $41,237 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $21,002 |
Because the Post-9/11 tuition benefit is capped near $20,235 per year, tuition above the cap is the veterans responsibility at San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage.
There is no record that San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program in the latest federal data. If you need benefits beyond the Post-9/11 cap, ask the schools veteran services office whether any programs participate.
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 San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $3,402/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $27,216 |
This allowance is paid while you are in school to help with housing and living expenses. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $0 in supply costs at San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage, so the stipend covers them in full.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage.
Approximately 30 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $440,207.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 26 | $377,150 | $14,506 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 26 | $377,150 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 0 | $0 | — |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 0 | $0 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty members.
References
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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.