University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo GI Bill® Coverage

How much of the cost at UPR Arecibo will the G.I. Bill® cover? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.

• Your Estimated Out-of-Pocket Cost
• How Tuition Is Covered
• Yellow Ribbon Participation
• Per-Credit Fees & the Active-Duty Cap
• Housing Allowance Coverage
• Book Stipend Coverage
• GI Bill & DoD Benefits Used Here
• References

Attend University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo as a Veteran With Little to No Tuition Out of Pocket

The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending UPR Arecibo. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.

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

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 UPR Arecibo.

Yellow Ribbon Participation Unconfirmed

There is no record that UPR Arecibo participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program in the latest federal data. Contact the veteran services office to confirm whether any programs offer Yellow Ribbon matching.

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

DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at UPR Arecibo compares.

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$300
Out-of-state	$300

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. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at UPR Arecibo.

For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.

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 UPR Arecibo run about $2,168, leaving about $1,168 out of pocket.

GI Bill® and Tuition Assistance Paid at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at UPR Arecibo.

Roughly 16 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $41,111.

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

Veteran Services & Links

• UPR Arecibo Veteran & Military Services
• Back to UPR Arecibo Net Price
• Continue to UPR Arecibo 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.