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University of Maryland - Baltimore County G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

How Much of UMBC's Tuition Will the G.I. Bill® Cover?

How much will you pay to attend University of Maryland - Baltimore County? Below you can review how much of your expenses at UMBC the GI Bill® will cover.

Do I Really Need to do Research About the G.I. Bill®?

Did you know that G.I. Bill® funding has a cap? Below you'll find out if the entire cost of attendance at UMBC is covered. This data varies for each school so be sure to check out G.I. Bill® information for each school you're interested in!

Veterans Typically Attend University of Maryland - Baltimore County for no More Than $1,376

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend University of Maryland - Baltimore County should not be more than $1,376.

Veteran Sticker Price$29,116
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$27,740
Total Out Of Pocket$1,376

Public College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you live in Maryland and you qualify for full benefits, your tuition and fees will be covered by your Post-9/11 benefits. If you live outside of Maryland and it has been less than three years since your discharge University of Maryland - Baltimore County will consider you an in-state student anyways and you will be fully covered.

Veteran Tuition And Fees$9,420
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$9,420
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 Maryland - Baltimore County 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 Maryland - Baltimore County awarded a total of $1,608 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 3 veterans for an average award of $536 ($1,072 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 Maryland - Baltimore County. 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
UndergraduateAll4$2,000$0
Gradute, DoctoralAll1$2,000$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 $361, University of Maryland - Baltimore County falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$361 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$1,010 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 Maryland - Baltimore County to see if that policy is true for part-time students as well.

Your Living Expenses May Not Be Fully Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what University of Maryland - Baltimore County thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $776. It is possible that your actual living expenses will be covered if you live more frugally than what the college expects.

Off Campus Living Expenses$18,096
Post-9/11 Benefit$17,320
Total Out Of Pocket$776
A MHA of $2,165 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 Maryland - Baltimore County estimates your expenses to be ($1,600).

Supplies Expenses$1,600
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket$600
Not Happy With This College? Is University of Maryland - Baltimore County 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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