Navajo Technical University G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Will you go to Navajo Tech 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
• How Tuition Is Covered
• Yellow Ribbon Participation
• Per-Credit Charges and Tuition Assistance
• Living Expense Coverage
• Books & Supplies Coverage
• GI Bill & DoD Benefits Used Here
• References

Attend Navajo Technical University as a Veteran With Little to No Tuition Out of Pocket

Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending Navajo Tech. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.

Public College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

For public schools, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® covers the full in-state tuition and fees, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at Navajo Tech.

Yellow Ribbon Participation Unconfirmed

Navajo Tech is not listed as a Yellow Ribbon participant in current federal reporting. Check directly with the school, since participation can change year to year.

Active-Duty Tuition Assistance and Per-Credit Cost

Active-duty service members using DoD Tuition Assistance are capped at $250 per credit hour. The chart below shows whether the per-credit charge at Navajo Tech falls under that cap.

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$225
Out-of-state	$225

Your Living Expenses Are Likely Covered

The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at Navajo Tech.

For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.

Your Books and Supplies Are Likely Covered

With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $2,600 in supply costs at Navajo Tech, leaving about $1,600 out of pocket.

GI Bill® & DoD Benefits Used at Navajo Technical University

Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Navajo Tech.

Roughly 1 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $1,319.

GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.

More Veteran Resources

• Back to Navajo Tech Net Price
• Continue to Navajo Tech 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.