Mississippi State University G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

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

How much will you pay to attend Mississippi State University? Below you can review how much of your expenses at Mississippi State 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 Mississippi State 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!

Veterans Typically Attend Mississippi State University for no More Than $5,340

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend Mississippi State University should not be more than $5,340.

Veteran Sticker Price	$25,946
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits	$20,606
Total Out Of Pocket	$5,340

Public College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you live in Mississippi and you qualify for full benefits, your tuition and fees will be covered by your Post-9/11 benefits. If you live outside of Mississippi and it has been less than three years since your discharge Mississippi State University will consider you an in-state student anyways and you will be fully covered.

Veteran Tuition And Fees	$8,910
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*	$8,910
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 Participant With No Limitations

Mississippi State University participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program and does not place limitations on the awards it grants. You must still apply for and be accepted so contact the college. 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 that should result in no out of pocket costs related to tuition and fees.

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 $371, Mississippi State University falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$371 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$998 per credit

Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with Mississippi State University to see if that policy is true for part-time students as well.

Your Living Expenses May Not Be Fully Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what Mississippi State University thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $5,140. It is possible that your actual living expenses will be covered if you live more frugally than what the college expects.

Off Campus Living Expenses	$15,836
Post-9/11 Benefit	$10,696
Total Out Of Pocket	$5,140

A MHA of $1,337 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 Mississippi State University estimates your expenses to be ($1,200).

Supplies Expenses	$1,200
Post-9/11 Benefit	$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket	$200

Not Happy With This College? Is Mississippi State University not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.

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