by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at CSM will the G.I. Bill® cover? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending CSM. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $1,332 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $1,332 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Because tuition is at or below the annual Post-9/11 benefit, the GI Bill® covers it in full at CSM.
CSM is not listed as a Yellow Ribbon participant in current federal reporting. Check directly with the school, since participation can change year to year.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at CSM compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $44 |  |
| Out-of-state | $44 | |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at CSM.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $31,288 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $5,115/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $40,920 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $9,632 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; CSM estimates these costs at about $1,971, leaving about $971 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at CSM.
Roughly 148 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $42,116.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 0 | $0 | — |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 0 | $0 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 0 | $0 | — |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 0 | $0 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty members.
References
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GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at benefits.va.gov/gibill.