by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to UA Rich Mountain for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending UA Rich Mountain. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $3,864 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $3,864 |
| 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 UA Rich Mountain.
UA Rich Mountain is not listed as a Yellow Ribbon participant in current federal reporting. Check directly with the school, since participation can change year to year.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether UA Rich Mountain is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $66 |  |
| Out-of-state | $66 | |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at UA Rich Mountain.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $6,966 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,431/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $11,448 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $4,482 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $960 in supply costs at UA Rich Mountain, so the stipend covers them in full.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to UA Rich Mountain.
In the latest reporting year, about 7 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $19,865.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 5 | $10,304 | $2,061 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 5 | $10,304 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.
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.