Mountain Empire Community College G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

How Much of MECC's Tuition Will the G.I. Bill® Cover?

How much will you pay to attend Mountain Empire Community College? Below you can review how much of your expenses at MECC the GI Bill® will cover.

Do I Really Need to do Research About the G.I. Bill®?

Did you know that G.I. Bill® funding has a cap? Below you'll find out if the entire cost of attendance at MECC is covered. This data varies for each school so be sure to check out G.I. Bill® information for each school you're interested in!

Attend Mountain Empire Community College as a Veteran and Walk Away With at Least $749

Thanks to the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (assuming you fully qualify), we expect your yearly benefits to exceed your cost to attend Mountain Empire Community College by at least $749.

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Mountain Empire Community College will be fully covered. You will not need to rely on a Yellow Ribbon award or institutional aid to cover these costs.

Yellow Ribbon Participation Could Not Be Determined

Unfortunately, it looks like Mountain Empire Community College does not participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program. If you have tuition and fees charges that are not covered by your Post-9/11 benefits, you will have to pay some tuition out of pocket unless you qualify for other financial aid.

Questions to Ask the Admissions Department

• Which programs and majors (if any) participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program and how do I apply?

Per Credit Fees and the Active Duty Tuition Assistance Cap

With a per credit charge for in-state students of $154, Mountain Empire Community College falls below the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$154 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$331 per credit

Your Living Expenses Likely Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what Mountain Empire Community College thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $1,249. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Your Books and Supplies are Not Fully Covered

Your book stipend of $1000 will not cover what Mountain Empire Community College estimates your expenses to be ($1,500).