by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Iowa? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at Iowa. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $10,964 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $10,964 |
| 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 Iowa.
University of Iowa participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, which can cover tuition and fees beyond the Post-9/11 GI Bill® cap through matching funds from the school and the VA. About 1 Yellow Ribbon recipients were reported at this school.
Seat counts and matching amounts change by program each year; verify the details with the schools military and veteran services team.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Iowa compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $602 |  |
| Out-of-state | $750 | |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at Iowa.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $12,616 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,818/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $14,544 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $1,928 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. 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 Iowa run about $950, so the stipend covers them in full.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at Iowa.
Roughly 403 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $3,827,442.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 323 | $3,658,178 | $11,326 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 237 | $2,204,798 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 86 | $1,453,380 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 149 | $506,677 | $3,401 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 96 | $309,750 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 53 | $196,927 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.
References
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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.