University of Missouri-St Louis G.I. Bill® Benefits

Will you go to UMSL 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.

• What Veterans Pay Out of Pocket
• Tuition Coverage
• Yellow Ribbon Program
• Per-Credit Charges and Tuition Assistance
• Living Expense Coverage
• Books & Supplies Coverage
• GI Bill & Tuition Assistance Dollars
• References

Veterans Can Attend University of Missouri-St Louis With Tuition Fully Covered

Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending UMSL. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.

Private College Tuition Covered in Full by the Post-9/11 GI Bill®

The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at UMSL.

Yellow Ribbon Program Available

University of Missouri-St Louis is a Yellow Ribbon school: the institution and the VA jointly fund tuition that exceeds the GI Bill® cap.

Seat counts and matching amounts change by program each year; verify the details with the schools military and veteran services team.

Active-Duty Tuition Assistance and Per-Credit Cost

For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether UMSL is below that cap.

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$0
Out-of-state	$0

Your Living Expenses Are Likely Covered

Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at UMSL.

For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.

Your Books and Supplies Are Likely Covered

Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; UMSL estimates these costs at about $1,000, so the stipend covers them in full.

GI Bill® and Tuition Assistance Paid at University of Missouri-St Louis

This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at UMSL.

Approximately 185 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $1,732,657.

GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.

Veteran Services & Links

• UMSL Veteran & Military Services
• Back to UMSL Net Price
• Continue to UMSL Value for Your Money
• File a complaint with the VA

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• VA GI Bill® Comparison Tool
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

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.