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University of Iowa G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

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

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

Why is the G.I. Bill® Important?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if Iowa'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 Iowa as a Veteran and Walk Away With at Least $182

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 Iowa by at least $182.

Veteran Sticker Price$23,856
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$24,038
Total In Your Pocket$182

Tuition Covered for Residents of Iowa

If you live in Iowa and you qualify for full benefits, your tuition and fees will be covered by your Post-9/11 benefits. If you live outside of Iowa and it has been less than three years since your discharge there is a chance that University of Iowa will consider you an in-state student anyways. Iowa is one of the few states where this reciprocity is not guaranteed so you will want to verify this with them directly.

Veteran Tuition And Fees$9,606
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$9,606
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 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 Iowa participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, it places some limitations on the awards it grants, so your participation in this program is not guaranteed.

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

University of Iowa awarded a total of $3,750 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 2 veterans for an average award of $1,875 ($3,750 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 Iowa. Remember, contributions from the college will be matched by the VA.

Degree LevelDivision or SchoolMax Number of StudentsMax Contribution (after matching)Tuition After Max Contribution
UndergraduateAllunlimited$5,000$0
GraduateMedical, Dental, Law, Pharmacy20$5,000$0
GraduateAllunlimited$5,000$0

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 $400, University of Iowa falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$400 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$1,315 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 Iowa 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 Iowa thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $132. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses$13,300
Post-9/11 Benefit$13,432
Total In Your Pocket$132
A MHA of $1,679 is likely the largest benefit paid directly to you.

Your Books and Supplies are Likely Covered

Your book stipend of $1000 more than covers what University of Iowa estimates your expenses to be ($950).

Supplies Expenses$950
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total In Your Pocket$50
Not Happy With This College? Is University of Iowa not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
College Factual is not affiliated with the Department of Defense or any Military Service.

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