University of California - Merced G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

How Much of UC Merced's Tuition Will the G.I. Bill® Cover?

How much will you pay to attend University of California - Merced? Below you can review how much of your expenses at UC Merced the GI Bill® will cover.

Do I Really Need to do Research About the G.I. Bill®?

Did you know that G.I. Bill® funding has a cap? Below you'll find out if the entire cost of attendance at UC Merced is covered. This data varies for each school so be sure to check out G.I. Bill® information for each school you're interested in!

Veterans Typically Attend University of California - Merced for no More Than $5,060

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 California - Merced should not be more than $5,060.

Public College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

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

Yellow Ribbon Program

It appears as though University of California - Merced 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.

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

We wanted to talk to you about the per credit fees at University of California - Merced and whether or not they fall below the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel. This information was not available.

Your Living Expenses May Not Be Fully Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what University of California - Merced thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $4,860. 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 California - Merced estimates your expenses to be ($1,200).