University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

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

• Veteran Cost Summary
• How Tuition Is Covered
• Yellow Ribbon Participation
• Per-Credit Charges and Tuition Assistance
• Housing Allowance Coverage
• Book Stipend Coverage
• Veteran Benefit Dollars
• References

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

The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending University of Connecticut-Waterbury. 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-Waterbury.

Yellow Ribbon Participation Unconfirmed

There is no record that University of Connecticut-Waterbury participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program in the latest federal data. Contact the veteran services office to confirm whether any programs offer Yellow Ribbon matching.

Active-Duty Tuition Assistance and Per-Credit Cost

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

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$1,130
Out-of-state	$1,130

Your Living Expenses Are Likely Covered

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-Waterbury.

For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.

Your Books and Supplies Are Likely Covered

Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; University of Connecticut-Waterbury estimates these costs at about $990, so the stipend covers them in full.

GI Bill® & DoD Benefits Used at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus

Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to University of Connecticut-Waterbury.

In the latest reporting year, about 9 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $110,498.

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

Veteran Services & Links

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