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University of California - Los Angeles G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Will You go to UCLA for Free Thanks to the G.I. Bill®?

How much will attending University of California - Los Angeles cost you? Below you'll find a breakdown of the G.I. Bill® tuition assistance and more for UCLA.

Why is the G.I. Bill® Important?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if UCLA's tuition is covered. Be sure to check out the G.I. Bill® information for each school you're considering because each school's coverage varies.

Attend University of California - Los Angeles as a Veteran and Walk Away With at Least $6,753

Thanks to the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (assuming you fully qualify), we expect your yearly benefits to exceed your cost to attend University of California - Los Angeles by at least $6,753.

Veteran Sticker Price$35,088
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$41,841
Total In Your Pocket$6,753

Public College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

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

Veteran Tuition And Fees$13,249
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$13,249
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 California - Los Angeles 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.

Questions to Ask the Admissions Department

Per Credit Fees and the Active Duty Tuition Assistance Cap

We wanted to talk to you about the per credit fees at University of California - Los Angeles and whether or not they fall below the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel. This information was not available.

Your Living Expenses Likely Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what University of California - Los Angeles thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $7,067. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses$20,525
Post-9/11 Benefit$27,592
Total In Your Pocket$7,067
A MHA of $3,449 is likely the largest benefit paid directly to you.

Your Books and Supplies are Not Fully Covered

Your book stipend of $1000 will not cover what University of California - Los Angeles estimates your expenses to be ($1,314).

Supplies Expenses$1,314
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket$314
Not Happy With This College? Is University of California - Los Angeles not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
College Factual is not affiliated with the Department of Defense or any Military Service.

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