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Metropolitan State University G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

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

How much will you pay to attend Metropolitan State University? Below you can review how much of your expenses at Metro State 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 Metro State 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 for no More Than $7,492

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 should not be more than $7,492.

Veteran Sticker Price$31,373
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$23,881
Total Out Of Pocket$7,492

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Metropolitan State University will be fully covered. You will not need to rely on a Yellow Ribbon award or institutional aid to cover these costs.

Veteran Tuition And Fees$8,249
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$8,249
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 Participation Could Not Be Determined

Unfortunately, it looks like Metropolitan State University does not participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program. If you have tuition and fees charges that are not covered by your Post-9/11 benefits, you will have to pay some tuition out of pocket unless you qualify for other financial aid.

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 $238, Metropolitan State University falls below the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$238 per creditis below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$485 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 to see if that policy is true for part-time students as well.

Your Living Expenses May Not Be Fully Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what Metropolitan State University thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $6,992. It is possible that your actual living expenses will be covered if you live more frugally than what the college expects.

Off Campus Living Expenses$21,624
Post-9/11 Benefit$14,632
Total Out Of Pocket$6,992
A MHA of $1,829 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 estimates your expenses to be ($1,500).

Supplies Expenses$1,500
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket$500
Not Happy With This College? Is Metropolitan State University not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
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