by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at UA Cossatot? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at UA Cossatot. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $4,296 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $4,296 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at UA Cossatot.
Federal data does not indicate that UA Cossatot currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Contact the veteran services office to confirm whether any programs offer Yellow Ribbon matching.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether UA Cossatot is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $60 |  |
| Out-of-state | $60 | |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at UA Cossatot.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $7,792 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,431/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $11,448 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $3,656 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
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 UA Cossatot run about $300, so the stipend covers them in full.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at UA Cossatot.
In the latest reporting year, about 5 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $13,512.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 7 | $20,720 | $2,960 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 7 | $20,720 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
References
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.