Montana State University G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

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

How much will you pay to attend MSU Bozeman? Below you can review how much of your expenses at Montana State University the GI Bill® will cover.

Isn't G.I. Bill® Coverage All the Same?

Did you know that G.I. Bill® funding has a cap? Below you'll find out if the entire cost of attendance at Montana State University 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 Montana State University for no More Than $296

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 should not be more than $296.

Veteran Sticker Price	$23,059
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits	$22,763
Total Out Of Pocket	$296

Public College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

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

Veteran Tuition And Fees	$7,371
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*	$7,371
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 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 awarded a total of $216,144 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 37 veterans for an average award of $5,842 ($11,683 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 $358, Montana State University falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$358 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$1,180 per credit

Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with Montana State University 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 thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $154. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses	$14,238
Post-9/11 Benefit	$14,392
Total In Your Pocket	$154

A MHA of $1,799 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 estimates your expenses to be ($1,450).

Supplies Expenses	$1,450
Post-9/11 Benefit	$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket	$450

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

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