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Alcorn State University G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Will You go to Alcorn State for Free Thanks to the G.I. Bill®?

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

Why is the G.I. Bill® Important?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if Alcorn State's 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 Alcorn State University for no More Than $8,478

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend Alcorn State University should not be more than $8,478.

Veteran Sticker Price$26,192
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$17,714
Total Out Of Pocket$8,478

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Alcorn State University 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$7,290
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$7,290
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 Participation Could Not Be Determined

Unfortunately, it looks like Alcorn State University does not participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program. If you have tuition and fees charges that are not covered by your Post-9/11 benefits, you will have to pay some tuition out of pocket unless you qualify for other financial aid.

Questions to Ask the Admissions Department

Per Credit Fees and the Active Duty Tuition Assistance Cap

With a per credit charge for in-state students of $304, Alcorn State University falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$304 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$304 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with Alcorn 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 Alcorn State University thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $7,892. 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$17,316
Post-9/11 Benefit$9,424
Total Out Of Pocket$7,892
A MHA of $1,178 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 Alcorn State University estimates your expenses to be ($1,586).

Supplies Expenses$1,586
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket$586
Not Happy With This College? Is Alcorn State University not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
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