by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at UH Manoa? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at UH Manoa. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $12,186 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $12,186 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Tuition and fees here fall within the annual Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefit, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at UH Manoa.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, University of Hawaii at Manoa and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap.
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.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at UH Manoa compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $882 |  |
| Out-of-state | $882 | |
On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at UH Manoa.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $17,357 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $3,636/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $29,088 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $11,731 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,350 in supply costs at UH Manoa, leaving about $350 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at UH Manoa.
Roughly 1,000 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $8,046,056.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 876 | $9,204,384 | $10,507 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 761 | $7,559,631 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 115 | $1,644,753 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 43 | $99,500 | $2,314 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 38 | $85,250 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 5 | $14,250 | — |
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.