High Desert Medical College is a for-profit institution in Lancaster, CA. 147 students use VA education benefits there. VA paid it $333,541 in Post-9/11 tuition and fees for 17 recipients in the most recent reporting year. It does not participate in Yellow Ribbon, so tuition above VA’s cap is not matched.
The numbers
| Type | For-profit |
|---|---|
| Accreditation | National |
| Students on VA benefits | 147 |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,245 |
| Tuition, in-state | $52,610 / year |
| Books, estimated | $6,510 / year |
| Housing allowance here | $2,784 / month |
| Yellow Ribbon | No |
| Graduation rate, all students | 67% |
| Average student loan debt | $13,555 |
| Academic calendar | Nontraditional |
Tuition figures are what VA has on file and may not match this year’s published rate. Confirm with the school.
What it does for military students
VA records none of the usual commitments for this school — no in-state tuition guarantee for veterans, no stated policy on credit for military training, and no participation in the voluntary programs most veteran-experienced schools join. That doesn’t mean the support isn’t there, but it does mean you should ask directly rather than assume.
Who to contact
Address
701 West Avenue K suite 123
Lancaster, CA 93534
Main switchboard
(661) 940-9300
Website
www.hdmc.edu
Veterans office
www.hdmc.edu/financial-aid
Start here. They certify your enrollment and know the Yellow Ribbon position.
Financial aid
www.hdmc.edu/financial-aid
Check it yourself
Everything above comes from VA’s GI Bill Comparison Tool. See High Desert Medical College’s VA record.
For cost, graduation and earnings data from the Education Department, look it up on the College Scorecard.
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