by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to Tyler Junior College for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? 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 Tyler Junior College. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $5,002 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $5,002 |
| 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 Tyler Junior College.
Tyler Junior College 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.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Tyler Junior College is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $1,536 |  |
| Out-of-state | $1,536 | |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at Tyler Junior College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $9,424 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,037/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $16,296 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $6,872 |
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 $1,000 in supply costs at Tyler Junior College, 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 Tyler Junior College.
Approximately 231 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $605,628.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 205 | $585,554 | $2,856 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 205 | $585,554 | — |
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.