University of Northern Colorado G.I. Bill® Benefits

Wondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at University of Northern Colorado? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.

• Veteran Cost Summary
• GI Bill Tuition Coverage
• Yellow Ribbon Program
• Per-Credit Charges and Tuition Assistance
• Living Expense Coverage
• Book Stipend Coverage
• GI Bill & Tuition Assistance Dollars
• References

At University of Northern Colorado, the GI Bill Covers Veteran Tuition in Full

Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at University of Northern Colorado. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.

Private College Tuition Covered in Full by the Post-9/11 GI Bill®

The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at University of Northern Colorado.

Yellow Ribbon Program Available

Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, University of Northern Colorado and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap. Roughly 2 students used Yellow Ribbon benefits here in the latest reporting year.

Seat counts and matching amounts change by program each year; verify the details with the schools military and veteran services team.

Per-Credit Fees and the Active-Duty Tuition Assistance Cap

For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether University of Northern Colorado is below that cap.

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$1,831
Out-of-state	$1,831

Housing Allowance Coverage

On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at University of Northern Colorado.

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.

Book and Supply Stipend

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 University of Northern Colorado run about $1,200, leaving about $200 out of pocket.

GI Bill® and Tuition Assistance Paid at University of Northern Colorado

Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to University of Northern Colorado.

In the latest reporting year, about 199 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $1,795,570.

GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.

More Veteran Resources

• University of Northern Colorado Veteran & Military Services
• Back to University of Northern Colorado Net Price
• Continue to University of Northern Colorado Value for Your Money
• File a complaint with the VA

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• VA GI Bill® Comparison Tool
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

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.