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Helena College University of Montana G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

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

How much will you pay to attend Helena College University of Montana? Below you can review how much of your expenses at Helena College University of Montana 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 Helena College University of Montana 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 Helena College University of Montana for no More Than $6,315

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend Helena College University of Montana should not be more than $6,315.

Veteran Sticker Price$20,102
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$13,787
Total Out Of Pocket$6,315

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Helena College University of Montana 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$3,507
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$3,507
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 Helena College University of Montana 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.

Helena College University of Montana awarded a total of $1,118 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was awarded to just one veteran for a total award of $2,235, after government matching.

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 $87, Helena College University of Montana falls below the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$87 per creditis below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$287 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 Helena College University of Montana 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 Helena College University of Montana thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $5,895. 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$15,175
Post-9/11 Benefit$9,280
Total Out Of Pocket$5,895
A MHA of $1,160 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 Helena College University of Montana estimates your expenses to be ($1,420).

Supplies Expenses$1,420
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket$420
Not Happy With This College? Is Helena College University of Montana not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
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