University of Rhode Island G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

How much of the cost at URI will the G.I. Bill® cover? 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
• Tuition Coverage
• Yellow Ribbon Program
• Per-Credit Fees & the Active-Duty Cap
• Housing Allowance Coverage
• Books & Supplies Coverage
• Veteran Benefit Dollars
• References

At University of Rhode Island, the GI Bill Covers Veteran Tuition in Full

Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at URI. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.

Private Tuition Fully Covered for Veterans

Because tuition is at or below the annual Post-9/11 benefit, the GI Bill® covers it in full at URI.

Yellow Ribbon Participation Could Not Be Determined

Federal data does not indicate that URI currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Check directly with the school, since participation can change year to year.

Per-Credit Charges vs. the $250 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 URI compares.

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$123
Out-of-state	$123

Your Living Expenses Are Likely Covered

Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at URI.

The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.

Book and Supply Stipend

With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,250 in supply costs at URI, leaving about $250 out of pocket.

GI Bill® and Tuition Assistance Paid at University of Rhode Island

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

Approximately 236 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $2,538,684.

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

Veteran Services & Links

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