by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at UNT? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at UNT. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $11,164 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $11,164 |
| 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 UNT.
Federal data does not indicate that UNT currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. If you need benefits beyond the Post-9/11 cap, ask the schools veteran services office whether any programs participate.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at UNT compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $125 |  |
| Out-of-state | $125 | |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at UNT.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $10,680 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,652/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $21,216 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $10,536 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
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 UNT run about $1,120, leaving about $120 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at UNT.
Approximately 1,109 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $8,655,700.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 1,022 | $9,168,351 | $8,971 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 875 | $8,073,631 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 147 | $1,094,720 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 88 | $289,407 | $3,289 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 72 | $230,492 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 16 | $58,915 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service 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.