by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at KU will the G.I. Bill® cover? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending KU. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $11,700 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $11,700 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Because tuition is at or below the annual Post-9/11 benefit, the GI Bill® covers it in full at KU.
University of Kansas participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, which can cover tuition and fees beyond the Post-9/11 GI Bill® cap through matching funds from the school and the VA. About 7 Yellow Ribbon recipients were reported at this school.
Available Yellow Ribbon seats and maximum contributions differ by program and degree level — check with the veteran services office for current limits.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether KU is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $791 |  |
| Out-of-state | $791 | |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at KU.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $10,936 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,860/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $14,880 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $3,944 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,224 in supply costs at KU, leaving about $224 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to KU.
Approximately 517 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $4,223,246.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 536 | $5,525,468 | $10,309 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 354 | $3,390,044 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 182 | $2,135,424 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 122 | $323,944 | $2,655 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 43 | $129,214 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 79 | $194,730 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.
References
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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.