by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at DU will the G.I. Bill® cover? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at DU. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $59,340 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $39,105 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® limits the annual tuition benefit to roughly $20,235, so tuition beyond that is out of pocket (or covered by Yellow Ribbon) at DU.
University of Denver is a Yellow Ribbon school: the institution and the VA jointly fund tuition that exceeds the GI Bill® cap. About 192 Yellow Ribbon recipients were reported at this school.
Available Yellow Ribbon seats and maximum contributions differ by program and degree level — check with the veteran services office for current limits.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at DU compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $972 |  |
| Out-of-state | $972 | |
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 DU.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $17,049 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,982/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $23,856 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $6,807 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,000 in supply costs at DU, so the stipend covers them in full.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to DU.
In the latest reporting year, about 528 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $8,752,672.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 528 | $10,305,656 | $19,518 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 130 | $3,036,940 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 398 | $7,268,716 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 16 | $66,828 | $4,177 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 0 | $0 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 16 | $66,828 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty members.
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.