by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at University at Buffalo? 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 University at Buffalo. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $10,782 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $10,782 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Because tuition is at or below the annual Post-9/11 benefit, the GI Bill® covers it in full at University at Buffalo.
Federal data does not indicate that University at Buffalo 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.
Active-duty service members using DoD Tuition Assistance are capped at $250 per credit hour. The chart below shows whether the per-credit charge at University at Buffalo falls under that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $166 |  |
| Out-of-state | $166 | |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at University at Buffalo.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $14,674 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,169/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $17,352 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $2,678 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
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 University at Buffalo run about $1,500, leaving about $500 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at University at Buffalo.
Approximately 183 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $1,354,013.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 174 | $1,633,879 | $9,390 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 127 | $1,040,230 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 47 | $593,649 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 0 | $0 | — |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 0 | $0 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 0 | $0 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
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.