by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at UD? 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 UD. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $40,065 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $19,830 |
Because the Post-9/11 tuition benefit is capped near $20,235 per year, tuition above the cap is the veterans responsibility at UD.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, University of Dubuque and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap. In the most recent year, about 23 students received Yellow Ribbon awards at this school.
The exact number of seats and the maximum contribution vary by degree level and program, so confirm the current limits with the schools veteran services office.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether UD is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $73 |  |
| Out-of-state | $73 | |
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 UD.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $11,470 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,644/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $13,152 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $1,682 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a books-and-supplies stipend of up to $1,000 per year. Estimated book and supply costs at UD run about $1,200, leaving about $200 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at UD.
In the latest reporting year, about 45 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $932,225.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 43 | $1,001,583 | $23,293 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 42 | $999,333 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 1 | $2,250 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 10 | $31,250 | $3,125 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 7 | $22,250 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 3 | $9,000 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.
References
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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.