by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to University of New Haven 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.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending University of New Haven. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $45,730 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $25,495 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® caps the annual tuition benefit (about $20,235), so the tuition above that is a gap veterans must cover through Yellow Ribbon, savings, or other aid at University of New Haven.
Federal data does not indicate that University of New Haven currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Check directly with the school, since participation can change year to year.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at University of New Haven compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |  |
| Out-of-state | $0 | |
On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at University of New Haven.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $14,327 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,298/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $18,384 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $4,057 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; University of New Haven estimates these costs at about $1,240, leaving about $240 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at University of New Haven.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 152 | $2,464,481 | $16,214 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 105 | $1,823,743 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 47 | $640,738 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 9 | $20,250 | $2,250 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 3 | $8,250 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 6 | $12,000 | — |
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.