University of Detroit Mercy G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

How Much of Detroit Mercy's Tuition Will the G.I. Bill® Cover?

How much will you pay to attend University of Detroit Mercy? Below you can review how much of your expenses at Detroit Mercy the GI Bill® will cover.

Do I Really Need to do Research About the G.I. Bill®?

Did you know that G.I. Bill® funding has a cap? Below you'll find out if the entire cost of attendance at Detroit Mercy is covered. This data varies for each school so be sure to check out G.I. Bill® information for each school you're interested in!

Veterans Typically Attend University of Detroit Mercy for no More Than $12,335

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend University of Detroit Mercy should not be more than $12,335.

Private College Tuition Not Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

Even if you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by University of Detroit Mercy will not be fully covered. University of Detroit Mercy charges $29,562 a year for tuition and fees but your maximum Post-9/11 benefit is only $20,235. In order to make up the shortfall you will need some additional aid from the college and/or government.

Yellow Ribbon Program Participant But With Limitations

If you have tuition and fees charges that are not covered by your Post-9/11 benefits, you may be able to get additional assistance in the form of a Yellow Ribbon Award. While University of Detroit Mercy participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, it places some limitations on the awards it grants, so your participation in this program is not guaranteed.

University of Detroit Mercy awarded a total of $32,773 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 7 veterans for an average award of $4,682 ($9,364 after government matching).

The following table may show you how likely you are to have outstanding tuition costs covered by the Yellow Ribbon Program at University of Detroit Mercy. Remember, contributions from the college will be matched by the VA.

Questions to Ask the Admissions Department

• Which programs and majors (if any) participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program and how do I apply?

Per Credit Fees and the Active Duty Tuition Assistance Cap

With a per credit charge for in-state students of $1,107, University of Detroit Mercy falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$1,107 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$1,107 per credit

Your Living Expenses May Not Be Fully Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what University of Detroit Mercy thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $2,752. It is possible that your actual living expenses will be covered if you live more frugally than what the college expects.

Your Books and Supplies are Not Fully Covered

Your book stipend of $1000 will not cover what University of Detroit Mercy estimates your expenses to be ($1,256).