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University of Missouri - St Louis G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

How Much of UMSL's Tuition Will the G.I. Bill® Cover?

How much will you pay to attend University of Missouri - St Louis? Below you can review how much of your expenses at UMSL the GI Bill® will cover.

Do I Really Need to do Research About the G.I. Bill®?

Did you know that G.I. Bill® funding has a cap? Below you'll find out if the entire cost of attendance at UMSL 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 University of Missouri - St Louis for no More Than $4,458

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend University of Missouri - St Louis should not be more than $4,458.

Veteran Sticker Price$29,498
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$25,040
Total Out Of Pocket$4,458

Public College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you live in Missouri and you qualify for full benefits, your tuition and fees will be covered by your Post-9/11 benefits. If you live outside of Missouri and it has been less than three years since your discharge University of Missouri - St Louis will consider you an in-state student anyways and you will be fully covered.

Veteran Tuition And Fees$11,328
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$11,328
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

It appears as though University of Missouri - St Louis participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, but we could not determine if there are restrictions of this participation. 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 so check with the college.

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

University of Missouri - St Louis awarded a total of $4,786 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 2 veterans for an average award of $2,393 ($4,786 after government matching).

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 $378, University of Missouri - St Louis falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$378 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$999 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 University of Missouri - St Louis 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 University of Missouri - St Louis thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $4,458. 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$17,170
Post-9/11 Benefit$12,712
Total Out Of Pocket$4,458
A MHA of $1,589 is likely the largest benefit paid directly to you.

Your Books and Supplies are Likely Covered

Your book stipend of $1000 more than covers what University of Missouri - St Louis estimates your expenses to be ($1,000).

Supplies Expenses$1,000
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total In Your Pocket-$0
Not Happy With This College? Is University of Missouri - St Louis not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
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