The University of Texas at Arlington G.I. Bill® Benefits

Wondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at UT Arlington? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.

• What Veterans Pay Out of Pocket
• GI Bill Tuition Coverage
• Yellow Ribbon Participation
• Per-Credit Charges and Tuition Assistance
• Living Expense Coverage
• Books & Supplies Coverage
• GI Bill & Tuition Assistance Dollars
• References

Attend The University of Texas at Arlington as a Veteran With Little to No Tuition Out of Pocket

Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at UT Arlington. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.

Public College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

At public institutions the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays in-state tuition and fees in full, meaning most eligible veterans pay no tuition at UT Arlington.

Yellow Ribbon Participation Unconfirmed

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

Per-Credit Charges vs. the $250 Tuition Assistance Cap

For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether UT Arlington is below that cap.

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$1,731
Out-of-state	$1,731

Your Living Expenses Are Likely Covered

Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at UT Arlington.

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.

Books & Supplies Coverage

Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; UT Arlington estimates these costs at about $1,150, leaving about $150 out of pocket.

GI Bill® and Tuition Assistance Paid at The University of Texas at Arlington

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

In the latest reporting year, about 1,014 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $7,278,780.

These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty members.

Helpful Veteran Links

• Back to UT Arlington Net Price
• Continue to UT Arlington 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.