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University of North Carolina at Charlotte G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Will You go to University of North Carolina at Charlotte for Free Thanks to the G.I. Bill®?

How much will attending UNC Charlotte cost you? Below you'll find a breakdown of the G.I. Bill® tuition assistance and more for University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

What's in it for me?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if University of North Carolina at Charlotte's tuition is covered. Be sure to check out the G.I. Bill® information for each school you're considering because each school's coverage varies.

Veterans Typically Attend University of North Carolina at Charlotte for no More Than $1,454

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend University of North Carolina at Charlotte should not be more than $1,454.

Veteran Sticker Price$23,654
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$22,200
Total Out Of Pocket$1,454

Public College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you live in North Carolina and you qualify for full benefits, your tuition and fees will be covered by your Post-9/11 benefits. If you live outside of North Carolina and it has been less than three years since your discharge University of North Carolina at Charlotte will consider you an in-state student anyways and you will be fully covered.

Veteran Tuition And Fees$7,096
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$7,096
Total In Your Pocket-$0
*Note: The tuition benefit is capped at the lessor of the actual tuition charged to you or $20,235.
Remember, some forms of aid such as Pell Grants are awarded in addition to your Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits so be sure to fill out your FASA forms.

Yellow Ribbon Program

It appears as though University of North Carolina at Charlotte participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, but we could not determine if there are restrictions of this participation. If you have tuition and fees charges that are not covered by your Post-9/11 benefits, you may be able to get additional assistance in the form of a Yellow Ribbon Award so check with the college.

Remember, only veterans who qualify for full Post-9/11 benefits are eligible to participate in a Yellow Ribbon program.

University of North Carolina at Charlotte awarded a total of $53,819 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 13 veterans for an average award of $4,140 ($8,280 after government matching).

Questions to Ask the Admissions Department

Per Credit Fees and the Active Duty Tuition Assistance Cap

With a per credit charge for in-state students of $296, University of North Carolina at Charlotte falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$296 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$855 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with University of North Carolina at Charlotte to see if that policy is true for part-time students as well.

Your Living Expenses May Not Be Fully Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what University of North Carolina at Charlotte thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $1,204. It is possible that your actual living expenses will be covered if you live more frugally than what the college expects.

Off Campus Living Expenses$15,308
Post-9/11 Benefit$14,104
Total Out Of Pocket$1,204
A MHA of $1,763 is likely the largest benefit paid directly to you.

Your Books and Supplies are Not Fully Covered

Your book stipend of $1000 will not cover what University of North Carolina at Charlotte estimates your expenses to be ($1,250).

Supplies Expenses$1,250
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket$250
Not Happy With This College? Is University of North Carolina at Charlotte not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
College Factual is not affiliated with the Department of Defense or any Military Service.

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