Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College G.I. Bill® Benefits

Will you go to Louisiana State University for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.

• Your Estimated Out-of-Pocket Cost
• How Tuition Is Covered
• Yellow Ribbon Program
• Per-Credit Fees & the Active-Duty Cap
• Living Expense Coverage
• Books & Supplies Coverage
• Veteran Benefit Dollars
• References

Veterans Can Attend Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College With Tuition Fully Covered

Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at Louisiana State University. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.

Private College Tuition Covered in Full by the Post-9/11 GI Bill®

Tuition and fees here fall within the annual Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefit, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at Louisiana State University.

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program

Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap.

The exact number of seats and the maximum contribution vary by degree level and program, so confirm the current limits with the schools veteran services office.

Active-Duty Tuition Assistance and Per-Credit Cost

Active-duty service members using DoD Tuition Assistance are capped at $250 per credit hour. The chart below shows whether the per-credit charge at Louisiana State University falls under that cap.

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$125
Out-of-state	$748

Living Costs Exceed the Housing Allowance

The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at Louisiana State University.

Expect to make up the shortfall between the housing benefit and actual living costs. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.

Your Books and Supplies Are Likely Covered

With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,084 in supply costs at Louisiana State University, leaving about $84 out of pocket.

GI Bill® and Tuition Assistance Paid at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at Louisiana State University.

Approximately 936 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $7,659,789.

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

Veteran Services & Links

• Louisiana State University Veteran & Military Services
• Back to Louisiana State University Net Price
• Continue to Louisiana State University 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.