University of Akron Wayne College G.I. Bill® Benefits

Will you go to University of Akron Wayne College for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.

• What Veterans Pay Out of Pocket
• GI Bill Tuition Coverage
• Yellow Ribbon Program
• Per-Credit Charges and Tuition Assistance
• Housing Allowance Coverage
• Book Stipend Coverage
• Veteran Benefit Dollars
• References

Veterans Can Attend University of Akron Wayne College With Tuition Fully Covered

Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending University of Akron Wayne College. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.

Private Tuition Fully Covered for Veterans

The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at University of Akron Wayne College.

Yellow Ribbon Participation Unconfirmed

University of Akron Wayne College 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 Charges vs. the $250 Tuition Assistance Cap

DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at University of Akron Wayne College compares.

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$31
Out-of-state	$31

Your Living Expenses Are Only Partially 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 University of Akron Wayne College.

The housing benefit does not fully cover estimated living costs at this school — budget for the gap. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.

Book and Supply Stipend

With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,200 in supply costs at University of Akron Wayne College, leaving about $200 out of pocket.

GI Bill® and Tuition Assistance Paid at University of Akron Wayne College

Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to University of Akron Wayne College.

GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.

More Veteran Resources

• University of Akron Wayne College Veteran & Military Services
• Back to University of Akron Wayne College Net Price
• Continue to University of Akron Wayne College 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.