by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at UMN Twin Cities will the G.I. Bill® cover? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending UMN Twin Cities. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $16,488 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $16,488 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Public-college veterans generally have their entire in-state tuition paid by the Post-9/11 GI Bill® at UMN Twin Cities.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap.
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 UMN Twin Cities is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $2,066 |  |
| Out-of-state | $2,066 | |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at UMN Twin Cities.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $13,028 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,499/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $19,992 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $6,964 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
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 UMN Twin Cities run about $1,000, so the stipend covers them in full.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to UMN Twin Cities.
In the latest reporting year, about 512 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $7,300,527.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 400 | $6,620,829 | $16,552 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 279 | $3,591,284 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 121 | $3,029,545 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 97 | $301,472 | $3,108 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 82 | $260,125 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 15 | $41,347 | — |
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.