by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to UMass Medical School for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
Federal data does not indicate that UMass Medical School currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Contact the veteran services office to confirm whether any programs offer Yellow Ribbon matching.
On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at UMass Medical School.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,985/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $23,880 |
The Monthly Housing Allowance is paid for the months you are enrolled and is meant to offset off-campus living costs. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at UMass Medical School.
In the latest reporting year, about 9 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $124,408.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 8 | $202,117 | $25,265 |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 8 | $202,117 | — |
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.