by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to Southeast Missouri State University for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Southeast Missouri State University. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $9,496 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $9,496 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
For public schools, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® covers the full in-state tuition and fees, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at Southeast Missouri State University.
Southeast Missouri State University is not listed as a Yellow Ribbon participant in current federal reporting. Check directly with the school, since participation can change year to year.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Southeast Missouri State University compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $45 |  |
| Out-of-state | $45 | |
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 Southeast Missouri State University.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $11,486 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,665/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $13,320 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $1,834 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. 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 Southeast Missouri State University run about $684, so the stipend covers them in full.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Southeast Missouri State University.
Roughly 124 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $708,506.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 103 | $629,264 | $6,109 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 97 | $605,207 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 6 | $24,057 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 73 | $235,322 | $3,224 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 68 | $226,072 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 5 | $9,250 | — |
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.