by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at UAH will the G.I. Bill® cover? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at UAH. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $11,770 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $11,770 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
At public institutions the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays in-state tuition and fees in full, meaning most eligible veterans pay no tuition at UAH.
University of Alabama in Huntsville participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, which can cover tuition and fees beyond the Post-9/11 GI Bill® cap through matching funds from the school and the VA.
The exact number of seats and the maximum contribution vary by degree level and program, so confirm the current limits with the schools veteran services office.
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 UAH falls under that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $117 |  |
| Out-of-state | $117 | |
On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at UAH.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $11,122 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,947/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $15,576 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $4,454 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $2,416 in supply costs at UAH, leaving about $1,416 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at UAH.
Approximately 409 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $3,346,756.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 350 | $3,245,589 | $9,273 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 293 | $2,758,245 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 57 | $487,344 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 12 | $39,250 | $3,271 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 5 | $13,500 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 7 | $25,750 | — |
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.