by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at UPR Aguadilla? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending UPR Aguadilla. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $5,954 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $5,954 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Public-college veterans generally have their entire in-state tuition paid by the Post-9/11 GI Bill® at UPR Aguadilla.
Federal data does not indicate that UPR Aguadilla currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Contact the veteran services office to confirm whether any programs offer Yellow Ribbon matching.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at UPR Aguadilla compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $500 |  |
| Out-of-state | $500 | |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at UPR Aguadilla.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $11,385 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,900/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $23,200 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $11,815 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
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 UPR Aguadilla run about $4,168, leaving about $3,168 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at UPR Aguadilla.
In the latest reporting year, about 28 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $62,458.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 20 | $51,464 | $2,573 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 20 | $51,464 | — |
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.