University of Virginia’s College at Wise G.I. Bill® Benefits

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

• Veteran Cost Summary
• Tuition Coverage
• Yellow Ribbon Participation
• Per-Credit Fees & the Active-Duty Cap
• Living Expense Coverage
• Books & Supplies Coverage
• GI Bill & DoD Benefits Used Here
• References

Attend University of Virginia’s College at Wise 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 UVa - Wise. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.

Private Tuition Fully Covered for Veterans

Tuition and fees here fall within the annual Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefit, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at UVa - Wise.

Yellow Ribbon Program Status Not Reported

UVa - Wise is not listed as a Yellow Ribbon participant in current federal reporting. If you need benefits beyond the Post-9/11 cap, ask the schools veteran services office whether any programs participate.

Per-Credit Fees and the Active-Duty Tuition Assistance Cap

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

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$74
Out-of-state	$295

Your Living Expenses Are Likely Covered

The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at UVa - Wise.

The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.

Book and Supply Stipend

Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; UVa - Wise estimates these costs at about $1,680, leaving about $680 out of pocket.

GI Bill® and Tuition Assistance Paid at University of Virginia’s College at Wise

These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at UVa - Wise.

Approximately 22 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $114,526.

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

Helpful Veteran Links

• UVa - Wise Veteran & Military Services
• Back to UVa - Wise Net Price
• Continue to UVa - Wise 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.