University of Colorado Colorado Springs GI Bill® Coverage

Wondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at UCCS? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.

• Veteran Cost Summary
• Tuition Coverage
• Yellow Ribbon Participation
• Per-Credit Fees & the Active-Duty Cap
• Living Expense Coverage
• Books & Supplies Coverage
• GI Bill & Tuition Assistance Dollars
• References

At University of Colorado Colorado Springs, the GI Bill Covers Veteran Tuition in Full

The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending UCCS. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.

Private College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

Tuition and fees here fall within the annual Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefit, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at UCCS.

University of Colorado Colorado Springs Participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program

University of Colorado Colorado Springs 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. About 30 Yellow Ribbon recipients were reported at this school.

Seat counts and matching amounts change by program each year; verify the details with the schools military and veteran services team.

Per-Credit Fees and the Active-Duty Tuition Assistance Cap

DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at UCCS compares.

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$600
Out-of-state	$600

Monthly Housing Allowance for Veterans

Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at UCCS.

At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.

Your Books and Supplies Are Likely Covered

With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,400 in supply costs at UCCS, leaving about $400 out of pocket.

GI Bill® and Tuition Assistance Paid at University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to UCCS.

Approximately 1,477 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $13,271,235.

GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.

Helpful Veteran Links

• UCCS Veteran & Military Services
• Back to UCCS Net Price
• Continue to UCCS 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.