by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Middle Tennessee State University? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending Middle Tennessee State University. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $9,506 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $9,506 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Public-college veterans generally have their entire in-state tuition paid by the Post-9/11 GI Bill® at Middle Tennessee State University.
There is no record that Middle Tennessee State University participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program in the latest federal data. Check directly with the school, since participation can change year to year.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Middle Tennessee State University compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $86 |  |
| Out-of-state | $86 | |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at Middle Tennessee State University.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $11,678 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,388/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $19,104 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $7,426 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. 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 $1,260 in supply costs at Middle Tennessee State University, leaving about $260 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Middle Tennessee State University.
Roughly 716 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $6,573,680.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 664 | $5,268,672 | $7,935 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 595 | $4,764,716 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 69 | $503,956 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 137 | $509,601 | $3,720 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 123 | $460,261 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 14 | $49,340 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.
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.