by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Morehead State University 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 Morehead State University. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $9,838 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $9,838 |
| 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 Morehead State University.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Morehead State University and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap.
Seat counts and matching amounts change by program each year; verify the details with the schools military and veteran services team.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Morehead State University is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $14 |  |
| Out-of-state | $14 | |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at Morehead State University.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $11,920 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,446/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $11,568 |
| Estimated shortfall to cover yourself | $352 |
Expect to make up the shortfall between the housing benefit and actual living costs. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $480 in supply costs at Morehead State University, so the stipend covers them in full.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Morehead State University.
Approximately 47 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $274,474.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 43 | $271,456 | $6,313 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 40 | $261,181 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 3 | $10,275 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 2 | $3,250 | $1,625 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 1 | $1,750 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 1 | $1,500 | — |
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.