University of Alabama at Birmingham G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Will You go to University of Alabama at Birmingham for Free Thanks to the G.I. Bill®?

How much will attending UAB cost you? Below you'll find a breakdown of the G.I. Bill® tuition assistance and more for University of Alabama at Birmingham.

What's in it for me?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if University of Alabama at Birmingham's tuition is covered. Be sure to check out the G.I. Bill® information for each school you're considering because each school's coverage varies.

Veterans Typically Attend University of Alabama at Birmingham for no More Than $4,534

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend University of Alabama at Birmingham should not be more than $4,534.

Public College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you live in Alabama and you qualify for full benefits, your tuition and fees will be covered by your Post-9/11 benefits. If you live outside of Alabama and it has been less than three years since your discharge University of Alabama at Birmingham will consider you an in-state student anyways and you will be fully covered.

Yellow Ribbon Program

It appears as though University of Alabama at Birmingham participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, but we could not determine if there are restrictions of this participation. If you have tuition and fees charges that are not covered by your Post-9/11 benefits, you may be able to get additional assistance in the form of a Yellow Ribbon Award so check with the college.

University of Alabama at Birmingham awarded a total of $105,582 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 15 veterans for an average award of $7,039 ($14,078 after government matching).

Questions to Ask the Admissions Department

• Which programs and majors (if any) participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program and how do I apply?

Per Credit Fees and the Active Duty Tuition Assistance Cap

With a per credit charge for in-state students of $357, University of Alabama at Birmingham falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$357 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$850 per credit

Your Living Expenses May Not Be Fully Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what University of Alabama at Birmingham thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $4,334. It is possible that your actual living expenses will be covered if you live more frugally than what the college expects.

Your Books and Supplies are Not Fully Covered

Your book stipend of $1000 will not cover what University of Alabama at Birmingham estimates your expenses to be ($1,200).