by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Texas State 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.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Texas State. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $11,450 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $11,450 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Because tuition is at or below the annual Post-9/11 benefit, the GI Bill® covers it in full at Texas State.
Federal data does not indicate that Texas State currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Check directly with the school, since participation can change year to year.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Texas State is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $1,653 |  |
| Out-of-state | $1,653 | |
On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at Texas State.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $12,480 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,466/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $19,728 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $7,248 |
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.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; Texas State estimates these costs at about $740, so the stipend covers them in full.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Texas State.
Approximately 1,338 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $11,909,352.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 1,341 | $12,489,420 | $9,314 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 1,191 | $11,428,667 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 150 | $1,060,753 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 69 | $202,603 | $2,936 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 58 | $173,031 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 11 | $29,572 | — |
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.