by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at UMass Dartmouth 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 UMass Dartmouth. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $15,208 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $15,208 |
| 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 UMass Dartmouth.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap. About 2 Yellow Ribbon recipients were reported at this school.
The exact number of seats and the maximum contribution vary by degree level and program, so confirm the current limits with the schools veteran services office.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether UMass Dartmouth is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $30 |  |
| Out-of-state | $30 | |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at UMass Dartmouth.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $12,810 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,913/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $23,304 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $10,494 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,400 in supply costs at UMass Dartmouth, leaving about $400 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to UMass Dartmouth.
Approximately 89 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $998,828.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 79 | $1,009,868 | $12,783 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 53 | $664,108 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 26 | $345,760 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 4 | $14,501 | $3,625 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 1 | $2,500 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 3 | $12,001 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
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.