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

Will you go to Helena College for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.

• Your Estimated Out-of-Pocket Cost
• GI Bill Tuition Coverage
• Yellow Ribbon Participation
• Per-Credit Fees & the Active-Duty Cap
• Housing Allowance Coverage
• Book Stipend Coverage
• Veteran Benefit Dollars
• References

At Helena College University of Montana, the GI Bill Covers Veteran Tuition in Full

Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at Helena College. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.

Public Tuition Fully Covered for Veterans

For public schools, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® covers the full in-state tuition and fees, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at Helena College.

Yellow Ribbon Program Available

Helena College University of Montana participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, which can cover tuition and fees beyond the Post-9/11 GI Bill® cap through matching funds from the school and the VA.

Seat counts and matching amounts change by program each year; verify the details with the schools military and veteran services team.

Per-Credit Charges vs. the $250 Tuition Assistance Cap

For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Helena College is below that cap.

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$488
Out-of-state	$536

Your Living Expenses Are Likely Covered

Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at Helena College.

For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.

Books & Supplies Coverage

Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; Helena College estimates these costs at about $1,516, leaving about $516 out of pocket.

GI Bill® and Tuition Assistance Paid at Helena College University of Montana

Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Helena College.

In the latest reporting year, about 38 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $99,619.

GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.

More Veteran Resources

• Helena College Veteran & Military Services
• Back to Helena College Net Price
• Continue to Helena College Value for Your Money
• File a complaint with the VA

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• VA GI Bill® Comparison Tool
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

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.