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Metropolitan State University of Denver G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

How Much of Metropolitan State University of Denver's Tuition Will the G.I. Bill® Cover?

How much will you pay to attend MSU Denver? Below you can review how much of your expenses at Metropolitan State University of Denver the GI Bill® will cover.

Isn't G.I. Bill® Coverage All the Same?

Did you know that G.I. Bill® funding has a cap? Below you'll find out if the entire cost of attendance at Metropolitan State University of Denver 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 Metropolitan State University of Denver for no More Than $228

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend Metropolitan State University of Denver should not be more than $228.

Veteran Sticker Price$28,033
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$27,805
Total Out Of Pocket$228

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 Metropolitan State University of Denver will consider you an in-state student anyways and you will be fully covered.

Veteran Tuition And Fees$8,693
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$8,693
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 Metropolitan State University of Denver 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.

Metropolitan State University of Denver awarded a total of $22,615 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 7 veterans for an average award of $3,231 ($6,461 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 $241, Metropolitan State University of Denver falls below the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$241 per creditis below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$750 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 Metropolitan State University of Denver 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 Metropolitan State University of Denver thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $172. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses$17,940
Post-9/11 Benefit$18,112
Total In Your Pocket$172
A MHA of $2,264 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 Metropolitan State University of Denver estimates your expenses to be ($1,400).

Supplies Expenses$1,400
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket$400
Not Happy With This College? Is Metropolitan State University of Denver not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
College Factual is not affiliated with the Department of Defense or any Military Service.

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