University of Missouri - Columbia G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

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

How much will you pay to attend University of Missouri - Columbia? Below you can review how much of your expenses at Mizzou 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 Mizzou 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 University of Missouri - Columbia for no More Than $6,904

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend University of Missouri - Columbia should not be more than $6,904.

Public College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

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

Yellow Ribbon Program Participant But With Limitations

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. While University of Missouri - Columbia participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, it places some limitations on the awards it grants, so your participation in this program is not guaranteed.

University of Missouri - Columbia awarded a total of $56,223 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 12 veterans for an average award of $4,685 ($9,371 after government matching).

The following table may show you how likely you are to have outstanding tuition costs covered by the Yellow Ribbon Program at University of Missouri - Columbia. Remember, contributions from the college will be matched by the VA.

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 $311, University of Missouri - Columbia falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$311 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$920 per credit

Your Living Expenses May Not Be Fully Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what University of Missouri - Columbia thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $6,872. It is possible that your actual living expenses will be covered if you live more frugally than what the college expects.

Your Books and Supplies are Not Fully Covered

Your book stipend of $1000 will not cover what University of Missouri - Columbia estimates your expenses to be ($1,032).