by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at MSU Denver? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending MSU Denver. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $10,780 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $10,780 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Because tuition is at or below the annual Post-9/11 benefit, the GI Bill® covers it in full at MSU Denver.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Metropolitan State University of Denver and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap. In the most recent year, about 6 students received Yellow Ribbon awards at this school.
Available Yellow Ribbon seats and maximum contributions differ by program and degree level — check with the veteran services office for current limits.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at MSU Denver compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $368 |  |
| Out-of-state | $368 | |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at MSU Denver.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $14,679 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,982/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $23,856 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $9,177 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; MSU Denver estimates these costs at about $1,460, leaving about $460 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to MSU Denver.
In the latest reporting year, about 754 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $6,469,843.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 363 | $3,719,775 | $10,247 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 337 | $3,403,712 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 26 | $316,063 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 36 | $82,432 | $2,290 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 33 | $77,182 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 3 | $5,250 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
References
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.