Wondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Middle Georgia State University? 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 Middle Georgia State University. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $4,432 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $4,432 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
At public institutions the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays in-state tuition and fees in full, meaning most eligible veterans pay no tuition at Middle Georgia State University.
Middle Georgia State University is a Yellow Ribbon school: the institution and the VA jointly fund tuition that exceeds the GI Bill® 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.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Middle Georgia State University compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $862 | |
| Out-of-state | $862 |
On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at Middle Georgia State University.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $10,982 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,908/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $15,264 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $4,282 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,240 in supply costs at Middle Georgia State University, leaving about $240 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at Middle Georgia State University.
Roughly 260 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $1,289,058.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 274 | $1,169,824 | $4,269 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 259 | $1,097,392 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 15 | $72,432 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 106 | $241,302 | $2,276 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 56 | $83,315 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 50 | $157,987 | — |
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.