by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at UNC Chapel Hill? 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 UNC Chapel Hill. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $8,989 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $8,989 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Tuition and fees here fall within the annual Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefit, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at UNC Chapel Hill.
UNC Chapel Hill is not listed as a Yellow Ribbon participant in current federal reporting. If you need benefits beyond the Post-9/11 cap, ask the schools veteran services office whether any programs participate.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether UNC Chapel Hill is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $258 |  |
| Out-of-state | $258 | |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at UNC Chapel Hill.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $13,016 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,214/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $17,712 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $4,696 |
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; UNC Chapel Hill estimates these costs at about $1,290, leaving about $290 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at UNC Chapel Hill.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 823 | $23,143,416 | $28,121 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 202 | $1,702,027 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 621 | $21,441,389 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 24 | $54,250 | $2,260 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 8 | $30,000 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 16 | $24,250 | — |
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.