by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to Louisiana State University - Alexandria for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Louisiana State University - Alexandria. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $7,050 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $7,050 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Public-college veterans generally have their entire in-state tuition paid by the Post-9/11 GI Bill® at Louisiana State University - Alexandria.
Federal data does not indicate that Louisiana State University - Alexandria currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. If you need benefits beyond the Post-9/11 cap, ask the schools veteran services office whether any programs participate.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Louisiana State University - Alexandria compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $86 |  |
| Out-of-state | $170 | |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at Louisiana State University - Alexandria.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $9,530 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,317/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $10,536 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $1,006 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,200 in supply costs at Louisiana State University - Alexandria, leaving about $200 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at Louisiana State University - Alexandria.
In the latest reporting year, about 167 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $872,585.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 145 | $712,790 | $4,916 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 145 | $712,790 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 66 | $163,582 | $2,479 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 66 | $163,582 | — |
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.