Will you go to Harris - Stowe State University for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending Harris - Stowe State University. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $6,442 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $6,442 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Tuition and fees here fall within the annual Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefit, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at Harris - Stowe State University.
There is no record that Harris - Stowe State University participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program in the latest federal data. Contact the veteran services office to confirm whether any programs offer Yellow Ribbon matching.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Harris - Stowe State University is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $1,200 | |
| Out-of-state | $1,200 |
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 Harris - Stowe State University.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $8,926 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,376/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $19,008 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $10,082 |
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.
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a books-and-supplies stipend of up to $1,000 per year. Estimated book and supply costs at Harris - Stowe State University run about $800, so the stipend covers them in full.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Harris - Stowe State University.
Roughly 5 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $16,164.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 6 | $33,458 | $5,576 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 6 | $33,458 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty members.
References
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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.