University of Northern Iowa GI Bill® Coverage

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

• Your Estimated Out-of-Pocket Cost
• How Tuition Is Covered
• Yellow Ribbon Program
• Per-Credit Charges and Tuition Assistance
• Living Expense Coverage
• Books & Supplies Coverage
• GI Bill & DoD Benefits Used Here
• References

Veterans Can Attend University of Northern Iowa With Tuition Fully Covered

Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending UNI. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.

Public Tuition Fully Covered for Veterans

For public schools, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® covers the full in-state tuition and fees, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at UNI.

Yellow Ribbon Program Available

Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, University of Northern Iowa and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap.

Available Yellow Ribbon seats and maximum contributions differ by program and degree level — check with the veteran services office for current limits.

Per-Credit Charges vs. the $250 Tuition Assistance Cap

Active-duty service members using DoD Tuition Assistance are capped at $250 per credit hour. The chart below shows whether the per-credit charge at UNI falls under that cap.

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$343
Out-of-state	$343

Housing Allowance Coverage

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 UNI.

For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.

Your Books and Supplies Are Likely Covered

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 UNI run about $800, so the stipend covers them in full.

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

Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to UNI.

Roughly 101 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $677,676.

GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.

More Veteran Resources

• UNI Veteran & Military Services
• Back to UNI Net Price
• Continue to UNI 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.