University of Louisiana at Monroe G.I. Bill® Benefits

How much of the cost at ULM will the G.I. Bill® cover? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.

• Your Estimated Out-of-Pocket Cost
• GI Bill Tuition Coverage
• Yellow Ribbon Participation
• Per-Credit Charges and Tuition Assistance
• Housing Allowance Coverage
• Book Stipend Coverage
• Veteran Benefit Dollars
• References

At University of Louisiana at Monroe, the GI Bill Covers Veteran Tuition in Full

Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at ULM. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.

Public College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

For public schools, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® covers the full in-state tuition and fees, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at ULM.

University of Louisiana at Monroe Participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program

Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, University of Louisiana at Monroe and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap.

Seat counts and matching amounts change by program each year; verify the details with the schools military and veteran services team.

Per-Credit Fees and the Active-Duty Tuition Assistance Cap

For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether ULM is below that cap.

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$327
Out-of-state	$327

Housing Allowance Falls Short of Living Costs

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 ULM.

Living costs here run above the housing allowance, so plan to cover the difference from savings or other income. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.

Your Books and Supplies Are Likely Covered

Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; ULM estimates these costs at about $1,300, leaving about $300 out of pocket.

GI Bill® and Tuition Assistance Paid at University of Louisiana at Monroe

Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to ULM.

Roughly 83 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $591,567.

These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty members.

Helpful Veteran Links

• ULM Veteran & Military Services
• Back to ULM Net Price
• Continue to ULM Value for Your Money
• File a complaint with the VA

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• VA GI Bill® Comparison Tool
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

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.