by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at UTMB Galveston? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
Federal data does not indicate that UTMB Galveston currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. If you need benefits beyond the Post-9/11 cap, ask the schools veteran services office whether any programs participate.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at UTMB Galveston compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $3,822 |  |
| Out-of-state | $3,822 | |
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 UTMB Galveston.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,259/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $18,072 |
This allowance is paid while you are in school to help with housing and living expenses. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at UTMB Galveston.
Approximately 30 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $340,773.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 27 | $267,783 | $9,918 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 12 | $120,537 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 15 | $147,246 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty 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.