by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at U Miami? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending U Miami. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $59,926 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $39,691 |
Because the Post-9/11 tuition benefit is capped near $20,235 per year, tuition above the cap is the veterans responsibility at U Miami.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, University of Miami and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap. In the most recent year, about 204 students received Yellow Ribbon awards at this school.
Seat counts and matching amounts change by program each year; verify the details with the schools military and veteran services team.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether U Miami is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $682 |  |
| Out-of-state | $682 | |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at U Miami.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $22,446 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $3,612/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $28,896 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $6,450 |
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.
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a books-and-supplies stipend of up to $1,000 per year. Estimated book and supply costs at U Miami run about $1,328, leaving about $328 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at U Miami.
In the latest reporting year, about 307 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $7,246,326.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 291 | $8,676,856 | $29,817 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 119 | $4,051,134 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 172 | $4,625,722 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty members.
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.