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University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

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

How much will attending University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus cost you? Below you'll find a breakdown of the G.I. Bill® tuition assistance and more for CU Anschutz.

Why is the G.I. Bill® Important?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if CU Anschutz'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.

Veterans Typically Attend University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus for no More Than $382

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 Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus should not be more than $382.

Veteran Sticker Price$28,895
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$28,513
Total Out Of Pocket$382

Public College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

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

Veteran Tuition And Fees$9,401
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$9,401
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 Participant But With Limitations

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. While University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, it places some limitations on the awards it grants, so your participation in this program is not guaranteed.

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

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus awarded a total of $16,956 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 6 veterans for an average award of $2,826 ($5,652 after government matching).

The following table may show you how likely you are to have outstanding tuition costs covered by the Yellow Ribbon Program at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. Remember, contributions from the college will be matched by the VA.

Degree LevelDivision or SchoolMax Number of StudentsMax Contribution (after matching)Tuition After Max Contribution
Undergraduate, GraduateDowntown Campus8$12,000$0
AllCollege of Nursing2$10,000$0
AllSchool of Dentistry2$8,000$0
AllSchool of Pharmacy1$16,000$0
AllSchool of Public Health2$6,000$0

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 $330, University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$330 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$1,017 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 Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus to see if that policy is true for part-time students as well.

Your Living Expenses Likely Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $418. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses$17,694
Post-9/11 Benefit$18,112
Total In Your Pocket$418
A MHA of $2,264 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 Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus estimates your expenses to be ($1,800).

Supplies Expenses$1,800
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket$800
Not Happy With This College? Is University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
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