by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Mizzou will the G.I. Bill® cover? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Mizzou. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $14,130 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $14,130 |
| 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 Mizzou.
Mizzou is not listed as a Yellow Ribbon participant in current federal reporting. If you need benefits beyond the Post-9/11 cap, ask the schools veteran services office whether any programs participate.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Mizzou compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $25 |  |
| Out-of-state | $25 | |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at Mizzou.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $13,550 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,380/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $11,040 |
| Estimated shortfall to cover yourself | $2,510 |
Expect to make up the shortfall between the housing benefit and actual living costs. 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 Mizzou run about $950, so the stipend covers them in full.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Mizzou.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 396 | $4,422,971 | $11,169 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 307 | $3,497,826 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 89 | $925,145 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 151 | $474,180 | $3,140 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 117 | $420,238 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 34 | $53,942 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.
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.