University of Maryland Global Campus G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

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

How much will you pay to attend University of Maryland Global Campus? Below you can review how much of your expenses at UMGC 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 UMGC 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!

Attend University of Maryland Global Campus as a Veteran and Walk Away With at Least $832

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 Maryland Global Campus by at least $832.

Veteran Sticker Price	$28,840
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits	$29,672
Total In Your Pocket	$832

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by University of Maryland Global Campus will be fully covered. You will not need to rely on a Yellow Ribbon award or institutional aid to cover these costs.

Veteran Tuition And Fees	$7,560
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*	$7,560
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 With No Limitations

University of Maryland Global Campus participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program and does not place limitations on the awards it grants. You must still apply for and be accepted so contact the college. 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 that should result in no out of pocket costs related to tuition and fees.

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

University of Maryland Global Campus awarded a total of $4,118,433 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 3,360 veterans for an average award of $1,226 ($2,451 after government matching).

Questions to Ask the Admissions Department

Which programs and majors (if any) participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program and how do I apply?

Per Credit Fees and the Active Duty Tuition Assistance Cap

With a per credit charge for in-state students of $300, University of Maryland Global Campus falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$300 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$499 per credit

Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with University of Maryland Global Campus 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 Global Campus thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $168. 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	$21,280
Post-9/11 Benefit	$21,112
Total Out Of Pocket	$168

A MHA of $2,639 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 Maryland Global Campus estimates your expenses to be ($0).

Supplies Expenses	$0
Post-9/11 Benefit	$1,000
Total In Your Pocket	$1,000

Not Happy With This College? Is University of Maryland Global Campus not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.

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