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University of Northern Colorado G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

How Much of University of Northern Colorado's Tuition Will the G.I. Bill® Cover?

How much will you pay to attend University of Northern Colorado? Below you can review how much of your expenses at University of Northern Colorado the GI Bill® will cover.

Isn't G.I. Bill® Coverage All the Same?

Did you know that G.I. Bill® funding has a cap? Below you'll find out if the entire cost of attendance at University of Northern Colorado is covered. This data varies for each school so be sure to check out G.I. Bill® information for each school you're interested in!

Veterans Typically Attend University of Northern Colorado for no More Than $350

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 Northern Colorado should not be more than $350.

Veteran Sticker Price$25,804
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$25,454
Total Out Of Pocket$350

Public College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

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

Veteran Tuition And Fees$10,062
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$10,062
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 Northern Colorado 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 Northern Colorado awarded a total of $54,048 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 16 veterans for an average award of $3,378 ($6,756 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 $304, University of Northern Colorado falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$304 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$792 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 Northern Colorado 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 Northern Colorado thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $150. 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$14,542
Post-9/11 Benefit$14,392
Total Out Of Pocket$150
A MHA of $1,799 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 Northern Colorado estimates your expenses to be ($1,200).

Supplies Expenses$1,200
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket$200
Not Happy With This College? Is University of Northern Colorado not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
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