Mountwest Community and Technical College G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Will You go to MCTC for Free Thanks to the G.I. Bill®?

How much will attending Mountwest Community and Technical College cost you? Below you'll find a breakdown of the G.I. Bill® tuition assistance and more for MCTC.

Why is the G.I. Bill® Important?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if MCTC's tuition is covered. Be sure to check out the G.I. Bill® information for each school you're considering because each school's coverage varies.

Attend Mountwest Community and Technical College as a Veteran and Walk Away With at Least $339

Thanks to the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (assuming you fully qualify), we expect your yearly benefits to exceed your cost to attend Mountwest Community and Technical College by at least $339.

Veteran Sticker Price	$16,589
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits	$16,928
Total In Your Pocket	$339

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

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

Veteran Tuition And Fees	$4,464
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*	$4,464
Total In Your Pocket	-$0
*Note: The tuition benefit is capped at the lessor of the actual tuition charged to you or $20,235.

Remember, some forms of aid such as Pell Grants are awarded in addition to your Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits so be sure to fill out your FASA forms.

Yellow Ribbon Program

It appears as though Mountwest Community and Technical College participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, but we could not determine if there are restrictions of this participation. If you have tuition and fees charges that are not covered by your Post-9/11 benefits, you may be able to get additional assistance in the form of a Yellow Ribbon Award so check with the college.

Remember, only veterans who qualify for full Post-9/11 benefits are eligible to participate in a Yellow Ribbon program.

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 $186, Mountwest Community and Technical College falls below the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$186 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$463 per credit

Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with Mountwest Community and Technical College to see if that policy is true for part-time students as well.

Your Living Expenses Likely Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what Mountwest Community and Technical College thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $787. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses	$10,677
Post-9/11 Benefit	$11,464
Total In Your Pocket	$787

A MHA of $1,433 is likely the largest benefit paid directly to you.

Your Books and Supplies are Not Fully Covered

Your book stipend of $1000 will not cover what Mountwest Community and Technical College estimates your expenses to be ($1,448).

Supplies Expenses	$1,448
Post-9/11 Benefit	$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket	$448

Not Happy With This College? Is Mountwest Community and Technical College not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.

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