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Murray State University G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

How Much of Murray State University's Tuition Will the G.I. Bill® Cover?

How much will you pay to attend Murray State? Below you can review how much of your expenses at Murray State University the GI Bill® will cover.

Isn't G.I. Bill® Coverage All the Same?

Did you know that G.I. Bill® funding has a cap? Below you'll find out if the entire cost of attendance at Murray State University is covered. This data varies for each school so be sure to check out G.I. Bill® information for each school you're interested in!

Veterans Typically Attend Murray State University for no More Than $5,333

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend Murray State University should not be more than $5,333.

Veteran Sticker Price$25,813
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$20,480
Total Out Of Pocket$5,333

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Murray State University will be fully covered. You will not need to rely on a Yellow Ribbon award or institutional aid to cover these costs.

Veteran Tuition And Fees$9,168
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$9,168
Total In Your Pocket-$0
*Note: The tuition benefit is capped at the lessor of the actual tuition charged to you or $20,235.
Remember, some forms of aid such as Pell Grants are awarded in addition to your Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits so be sure to fill out your FASA forms.

Yellow Ribbon Program Participant But With Limitations

If you have tuition and fees charges that are not covered by your Post-9/11 benefits, you may be able to get additional assistance in the form of a Yellow Ribbon Award. While Murray State University participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, it places some limitations on the awards it grants, so your participation in this program is not guaranteed.

Remember, only veterans who qualify for full Post-9/11 benefits are eligible to participate in a Yellow Ribbon program.

The following table may show you how likely you are to have outstanding tuition costs covered by the Yellow Ribbon Program at Murray State University. Remember, contributions from the college will be matched by the VA.

Degree LevelDivision or SchoolMax Number of StudentsMax Contribution (after matching)Tuition After Max Contribution
UndergraduateAll150$40,000$0
GraduateAll50$50,000$0

Questions to Ask the Admissions Department

Per Credit Fees and the Active Duty Tuition Assistance Cap

With a per credit charge for in-state students of $382, Murray State University falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$382 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$765 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with Murray State University to see if that policy is true for part-time students as well.

Your Living Expenses May Not Be Fully Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what Murray State University thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $5,073. It is possible that your actual living expenses will be covered if you live more frugally than what the college expects.

Off Campus Living Expenses$15,385
Post-9/11 Benefit$10,312
Total Out Of Pocket$5,073
A MHA of $1,289 is likely the largest benefit paid directly to you.

Your Books and Supplies are Not Fully Covered

Your book stipend of $1000 will not cover what Murray State University estimates your expenses to be ($1,260).

Supplies Expenses$1,260
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket$260
Not Happy With This College? Is Murray State University not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
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