University of Arkansas-Fort Smith G.I. Bill® Benefits

Wondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at UAFS? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.

• What Veterans Pay Out of Pocket
• Tuition Coverage
• Yellow Ribbon Participation
• Per-Credit Charges and Tuition Assistance
• Living Expense Coverage
• Books & Supplies Coverage
• Veteran Benefit Dollars
• References

At University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, the GI Bill Covers Veteran Tuition in Full

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

Public Tuition Fully Covered for Veterans

Public-college veterans generally have their entire in-state tuition paid by the Post-9/11 GI Bill® at UAFS.

Yellow Ribbon Program Status Not Reported

Federal data does not indicate that UAFS currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Check directly with the school, since participation can change year to year.

Per-Credit Charges vs. the $250 Tuition Assistance Cap

For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether UAFS is below that cap.

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$180
Out-of-state	$180

Housing Allowance Falls Short of Living Costs

Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at UAFS.

The housing benefit does not fully cover estimated living costs at this school — budget for the gap. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.

Books & Supplies Coverage

Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; UAFS estimates these costs at about $1,368, leaving about $368 out of pocket.

GI Bill® and Tuition Assistance Paid at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at UAFS.

In the latest reporting year, about 73 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $385,903.

GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.

Helpful Veteran Links

• Back to UAFS Net Price
• Continue to UAFS 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.