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

Will You go to UH Manoa for Free Thanks to the G.I. Bill®?

How much will attending University of Hawaii at Manoa cost you? Below you'll find a breakdown of the G.I. Bill® tuition assistance and more for UH Manoa.

Why is the G.I. Bill® Important?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if UH Manoa's tuition is covered. Be sure to check out the G.I. Bill® information for each school you're considering because each school's coverage varies.

Attend University of Hawaii at Manoa as a Veteran and Walk Away With at Least $8,013

Thanks to the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (assuming you fully qualify), we expect your yearly benefits to exceed your cost to attend University of Hawaii at Manoa by at least $8,013.

Veteran Sticker Price$29,861
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$37,874
Total In Your Pocket$8,013

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 Manoa will consider you an in-state student anyways and you will be fully covered.

Veteran Tuition And Fees$12,186
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$12,186
Total In Your Pocket-$0
*Note: The tuition benefit is capped at the lessor of the actual tuition charged to you or $20,235.
Remember, some forms of aid such as Pell Grants are awarded in addition to your Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits so be sure to fill out your FASA forms.

Yellow Ribbon Program

It appears as though University of Hawaii at Manoa 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.

Remember, only veterans who qualify for full Post-9/11 benefits are eligible to participate in a Yellow Ribbon program.

University of Hawaii at Manoa awarded a total of $13,660 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 3 veterans for an average award of $4,554 ($9,107 after government matching).

Questions to Ask the Admissions Department

Per Credit Fees and the Active Duty Tuition Assistance Cap

With a per credit charge for in-state students of $471, University of Hawaii at Manoa falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$471 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$1,389 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with University of Hawaii at Manoa to see if that policy is true for part-time students as well.

Your Living Expenses Likely Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what University of Hawaii at Manoa thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $8,363. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses$16,325
Post-9/11 Benefit$24,688
Total In Your Pocket$8,363
A MHA of $3,086 is likely the largest benefit paid directly to you.

Your Books and Supplies are Not Fully Covered

Your book stipend of $1000 will not cover what University of Hawaii at Manoa estimates your expenses to be ($1,350).

Supplies Expenses$1,350
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket$350
Not Happy With This College? Is University of Hawaii at Manoa not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
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