by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at UT Chattanooga will the G.I. Bill® cover? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending UT Chattanooga. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $10,144 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $10,144 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Tuition and fees here fall within the annual Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefit, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at UT Chattanooga.
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 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 UT Chattanooga compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $267 |  |
| Out-of-state | $267 | |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at UT Chattanooga.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $10,052 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,073/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $16,584 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $6,532 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. 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 UT Chattanooga run about $1,400, leaving about $400 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at UT Chattanooga.
Roughly 262 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $2,065,689.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 232 | $1,983,789 | $8,551 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 208 | $1,793,459 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 24 | $190,330 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 3 | $8,250 | $2,750 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 2 | $6,750 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 1 | $1,500 | — |
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.