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University of Alaska Fairbanks G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Will You go to UAF for Free Thanks to the G.I. Bill®?

How much will attending University of Alaska Fairbanks cost you? Below you'll find a breakdown of the G.I. Bill® tuition assistance and more for UAF.

Why is the G.I. Bill® Important?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if UAF'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 Alaska Fairbanks for no More Than $556

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 Alaska Fairbanks should not be more than $556.

Veteran Sticker Price$27,469
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$26,913
Total Out Of Pocket$556

Public College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

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

Veteran Tuition And Fees$9,169
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$9,169
Total In Your Pocket-$0
*Note: The tuition benefit is capped at the lessor of the actual tuition charged to you or $20,235.
Remember, some forms of aid such as Pell Grants are awarded in addition to your Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits so be sure to fill out your FASA forms.

Yellow Ribbon Participation Could Not Be Determined

Unfortunately, it looks like University of Alaska Fairbanks does not participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program. If you have tuition and fees charges that are not covered by your Post-9/11 benefits, you will have to pay some tuition out of pocket unless you qualify for other financial aid.

Questions to Ask the Admissions Department

Per Credit Fees and the Active Duty Tuition Assistance Cap

With a per credit charge for in-state students of $258, University of Alaska Fairbanks falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$258 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$824 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with University of Alaska Fairbanks to see if that policy is true for part-time students as well.

Your Living Expenses Likely Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what University of Alaska Fairbanks thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $444. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses$16,300
Post-9/11 Benefit$16,744
Total In Your Pocket$444
A MHA of $2,093 is likely the largest benefit paid directly to you.

Your Books and Supplies are Not Fully Covered

Your book stipend of $1000 will not cover what University of Alaska Fairbanks estimates your expenses to be ($2,000).

Supplies Expenses$2,000
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket$1,000
Not Happy With This College? Is University of Alaska Fairbanks not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
College Factual is not affiliated with the Department of Defense or any Military Service.

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