University of Connecticut-Stamford GI Bill® Coverage

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

• Your Estimated Out-of-Pocket Cost
• Tuition Coverage
• Yellow Ribbon Participation
• Per-Credit Fees & the Active-Duty Cap
• Housing Allowance Coverage
• Book Stipend Coverage
• Veteran Benefit Dollars
• References

Attend University of Connecticut-Stamford as a Veteran With Little to No Tuition Out of Pocket

Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at University of Connecticut-Stamford. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.

Public Tuition Fully Covered for Veterans

At public institutions the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays in-state tuition and fees in full, meaning most eligible veterans pay no tuition at University of Connecticut-Stamford.

Yellow Ribbon Participation Unconfirmed

University of Connecticut-Stamford is not listed as a Yellow Ribbon participant in current federal reporting. If you need benefits beyond the Post-9/11 cap, ask the schools veteran services office whether any programs participate.

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

Active-duty service members using DoD Tuition Assistance are capped at $250 per credit hour. The chart below shows whether the per-credit charge at University of Connecticut-Stamford falls under that cap.

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$1,140
Out-of-state	$1,140

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 University of Connecticut-Stamford.

At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.

Your Books and Supplies Are Likely Covered

With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $990 in supply costs at University of Connecticut-Stamford, so the stipend covers them in full.

GI Bill® and Tuition Assistance Paid at University of Connecticut-Stamford

This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at University of Connecticut-Stamford.

Approximately 20 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $201,405.

These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty members.

More Veteran Resources

• University of Connecticut-Stamford Veteran & Military Services
• Back to University of Connecticut-Stamford Net Price
• Continue to University of Connecticut-Stamford 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.