by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Montevallo 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 Montevallo. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $13,710 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $13,710 |
| 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 Montevallo.
University of Montevallo participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, which can cover tuition and fees beyond the Post-9/11 GI Bill® cap through matching funds from the school and the VA.
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.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Montevallo compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $82 |  |
| Out-of-state | $82 | |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at Montevallo.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $10,342 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,229/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $17,832 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $7,490 |
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 Montevallo run about $1,020, leaving about $20 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Montevallo.
In the latest reporting year, about 48 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $458,696.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 23 | $452,696 | $19,682 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 18 | $362,442 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 5 | $90,254 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 9 | $26,273 | $2,919 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 7 | $18,211 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 2 | $8,062 | — |
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.