Montana State University-Northern G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Will you go to Montana State University - Northern for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.

• Your Estimated Out-of-Pocket Cost
• GI Bill Tuition Coverage
• Yellow Ribbon Participation
• Per-Credit Fees & the Active-Duty Cap
• Living Expense Coverage
• Book Stipend Coverage
• Veteran Benefit Dollars
• References

Veterans Can Attend Montana State University-Northern With Tuition Fully Covered

The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Montana State University - Northern. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.

Private College Tuition Covered in Full by the Post-9/11 GI Bill®

Tuition and fees here fall within the annual Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefit, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at Montana State University - Northern.

Yellow Ribbon Program Participant

Montana State University-Northern is a Yellow Ribbon school: the institution and the VA jointly fund tuition that exceeds the GI Bill® cap.

Seat counts and matching amounts change by program each year; verify the details with the schools military and veteran services team.

Per-Credit Charges vs. the $250 Tuition Assistance Cap

For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Montana State University - Northern is below that cap.

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$82
Out-of-state	$87

Housing Allowance Coverage

The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at Montana State University - Northern.

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.

Books & Supplies Coverage

Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; Montana State University - Northern estimates these costs at about $1,400, leaving about $400 out of pocket.

GI Bill® and Tuition Assistance Paid at Montana State University-Northern

This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Montana State University - Northern.

Roughly 25 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $115,891.

These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty members.

Helpful Veteran Links

• Back to Montana State University - Northern Net Price
• Continue to Montana State University - Northern Value for Your Money
• File a complaint with the VA

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• VA GI Bill® Comparison Tool
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

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.