University of Hawaii at Hilo G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

How Much of University of Hawaii at Hilo's Tuition Will the G.I. Bill® Cover?

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

Isn't G.I. Bill® Coverage All the Same?

Did you know that G.I. Bill® funding has a cap? Below you'll find out if the entire cost of attendance at University of Hawaii at Hilo 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 Hawaii at Hilo for no More Than $4,442

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 Hawaii at Hilo should not be more than $4,442.

Public College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you live in Hawaii and you qualify for full benefits, your tuition and fees will be covered by your Post-9/11 benefits. If you live outside of Hawaii and it has been less than three years since your discharge University of Hawaii at Hilo will consider you an in-state student anyways and you will be fully covered.

Yellow Ribbon Program

It appears as though University of Hawaii at Hilo participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, but we could not determine if there are restrictions of this participation. 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 so check with the college.

University of Hawaii at Hilo awarded a total of $14,796 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 3 veterans for an average award of $4,932 ($9,864 after government matching).

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 $306, University of Hawaii at Hilo falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$306 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$846 per credit

Your Living Expenses May Not Be Fully Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what University of Hawaii at Hilo thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $4,102. 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 Hawaii at Hilo estimates your expenses to be ($1,340).