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Colorado Mesa University G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

How Much of Colorado Mesa University's Tuition Will the G.I. Bill® Cover?

How much will you pay to attend Colorado Mesa University? Below you can review how much of your expenses at Colorado Mesa University 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 Colorado Mesa University 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!

Attend Colorado Mesa University as a Veteran and Walk Away With at Least $1,274

Thanks to the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (assuming you fully qualify), we expect your yearly benefits to exceed your cost to attend Colorado Mesa University by at least $1,274.

Veteran Sticker Price$21,844
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$23,118
Total In Your Pocket$1,274

Public College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you live in Colorado and you qualify for full benefits, your tuition and fees will be covered by your Post-9/11 benefits. If you live outside of Colorado and it has been less than three years since your discharge Colorado Mesa University will consider you an in-state student anyways and you will be fully covered.

Veteran Tuition And Fees$8,686
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$8,686
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 Participant With No Limitations

Colorado Mesa University participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program and does not place limitations on the awards it grants. You must still apply for and be accepted so contact the college. 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 that should result in no out of pocket costs related to tuition and fees.

Remember, only veterans who qualify for full Post-9/11 benefits are eligible to participate in a Yellow Ribbon program.

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 $278, Colorado Mesa University falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$278 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$762 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 Colorado Mesa University to see if that policy is true for part-time students as well.

Your Living Expenses Likely Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what Colorado Mesa University thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $1,834. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses$11,598
Post-9/11 Benefit$13,432
Total In Your Pocket$1,834
A MHA of $1,679 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 Colorado Mesa University estimates your expenses to be ($1,560).

Supplies Expenses$1,560
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket$560
Not Happy With This College? Is Colorado Mesa University not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
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