Montana State University - Billings G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Will You go to Montana State University - Billings for Free Thanks to the G.I. Bill®?

How much will attending Montana State University - Billings cost you? Below you'll find a breakdown of the G.I. Bill® tuition assistance and more for Montana State University - Billings.

What's in it for me?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if Montana State University - Billings' 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.

Veterans Typically Attend Montana State University - Billings for no More Than $442

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend Montana State University - Billings should not be more than $442.

Veteran Sticker Price	$19,750
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits	$19,308
Total Out Of Pocket	$442

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Montana State University - Billings 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	$5,980
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*	$5,980
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 Montana State University - Billings 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.

Montana State University - Billings awarded a total of $8,146 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 4 veterans for an average award of $2,036 ($4,073 after government matching).

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 $187, Montana State University - Billings falls below the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$187 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$737 per credit

Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with Montana State University - Billings 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 Montana State University - Billings thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $98. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses	$12,230
Post-9/11 Benefit	$12,328
Total In Your Pocket	$98

A MHA of $1,541 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 Montana State University - Billings estimates your expenses to be ($1,540).

Supplies Expenses	$1,540
Post-9/11 Benefit	$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket	$540

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

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