by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at MSU Texas will the G.I. Bill® cover? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at MSU Texas. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $10,310 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $10,310 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Tuition and fees here fall within the annual Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefit, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at MSU Texas.
Federal data does not indicate that MSU Texas currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Check directly with the school, since participation can change year to year.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether MSU Texas is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $2,301 |  |
| Out-of-state | $2,301 | |
On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at MSU Texas.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $10,240 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,575/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $12,600 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $2,360 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a books-and-supplies stipend of up to $1,000 per year. Estimated book and supply costs at MSU Texas run about $600, so the stipend covers them in full.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to MSU Texas.
Approximately 158 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $1,065,048.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 297 | $1,070,532 | $3,604 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 251 | $943,786 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 46 | $126,746 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 9 | $22,253 | $2,473 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 8 | $18,354 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 1 | $3,899 | — |
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.