How much of the cost at University of Connecticut-Avery Point will the G.I. Bill® cover? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at University of Connecticut-Avery Point. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $17,462 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $17,462 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
For public schools, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® covers the full in-state tuition and fees, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at University of Connecticut-Avery Point.
University of Connecticut-Avery Point is not listed as a Yellow Ribbon participant in current federal reporting. Check directly with the school, since participation can change year to year.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether University of Connecticut-Avery Point is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $1,130 | |
| Out-of-state | $1,130 |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at University of Connecticut-Avery Point.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $14,764 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,532/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $20,256 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $5,492 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; University of Connecticut-Avery Point estimates these costs at about $990, so the stipend covers them in full.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at University of Connecticut-Avery Point.
Approximately 20 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $291,238.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 23 | $333,772 | $14,512 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 23 | $333,772 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 0 | $0 | — |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 0 | $0 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
References
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.