by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at UT Martin? 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 UT Martin. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $10,208 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $10,208 |
| 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 Martin.
There is no record that UT Martin participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program in the latest federal data. 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 UT Martin is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $72 |  |
| Out-of-state | $72 | |
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 Martin.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $10,296 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,481/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $19,848 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $9,552 |
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.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; UT Martin estimates these costs at about $1,500, leaving about $500 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at UT Martin.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 89 | $820,245 | $9,216 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 79 | $738,328 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 10 | $81,917 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 29 | $108,220 | $3,732 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 25 | $105,720 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 4 | $2,500 | — |
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.