by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Missouri University of Science and Technology? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Missouri University of Science and Technology. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $14,278 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $14,278 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Public-college veterans generally have their entire in-state tuition paid by the Post-9/11 GI Bill® at Missouri University of Science and Technology.
Missouri University of Science and Technology is a Yellow Ribbon school: the institution and the VA jointly fund tuition that exceeds the GI Bill® cap. In the most recent year, about 5 students received Yellow Ribbon awards at this school.
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 Missouri University of Science and Technology compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $237 |  |
| Out-of-state | $237 | |
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 Missouri University of Science and Technology.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $11,762 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,434/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $11,472 |
| Estimated shortfall to cover yourself | $290 |
Living costs here run above the housing allowance, so plan to cover the difference from savings or other income. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; Missouri University of Science and Technology estimates these costs at about $886, so the stipend covers them in full.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Missouri University of Science and Technology.
In the latest reporting year, about 132 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $1,308,037.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 162 | $1,825,725 | $11,270 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 98 | $1,321,678 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 64 | $504,047 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 147 | $608,278 | $4,138 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 25 | $97,500 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 122 | $510,778 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
References
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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.