University of New Hampshire at Manchester G.I. Bill® Benefits

Will you go to UNH Manchester for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.

• Veteran Cost Summary
• Tuition Coverage
• Yellow Ribbon Participation
• Per-Credit Charges and Tuition Assistance
• Housing Allowance Coverage
• Books & Supplies Coverage
• Veteran Benefit Dollars
• References

At University of New Hampshire at Manchester, the GI Bill Covers Veteran Tuition in Full

Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending UNH Manchester. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.

Private College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

Because tuition is at or below the annual Post-9/11 benefit, the GI Bill® covers it in full at UNH Manchester.

Yellow Ribbon Program Participant

University of New Hampshire at Manchester is a Yellow Ribbon school: the institution and the VA jointly fund tuition that exceeds the GI Bill® cap. In the most recent year, about 20 students received Yellow Ribbon awards 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.

Per-Credit Fees and the Active-Duty Tuition Assistance Cap

DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at UNH Manchester compares.

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$574
Out-of-state	$574

Your Living Expenses Are Likely Covered

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 UNH Manchester.

The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.

Book and Supply Stipend

Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; UNH Manchester estimates these costs at about $1,000, so the stipend covers them in full.

GI Bill® and Tuition Assistance Paid at University of New Hampshire at Manchester

This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at UNH Manchester.

Approximately 105 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $813,737.

GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.

Helpful Veteran Links

• UNH Manchester Veteran & Military Services
• Back to UNH Manchester Net Price
• Continue to UNH Manchester Value for Your Money
• File a complaint with the VA

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• VA GI Bill® Comparison Tool
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

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.