University of the West G.I. Bill® Benefits

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

• What Veterans Pay Out of Pocket
• Tuition Coverage
• Yellow Ribbon Program
• Per-Credit Charges and Tuition Assistance
• Housing Allowance Coverage
• Books & Supplies Coverage
• GI Bill & DoD Benefits Used Here
• References

Attend University of the West 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 UWest. 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 UWest.

Yellow Ribbon Participation Could Not Be Determined

UWest is not listed as a Yellow Ribbon participant in current federal reporting. If you need benefits beyond the Post-9/11 cap, ask the schools veteran services office whether any programs participate.

Active-Duty Tuition Assistance and Per-Credit Cost

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

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$886
Out-of-state	$886

Your Living Expenses Are Likely Covered

The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at UWest.

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

With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $938 in supply costs at UWest, so the stipend covers them in full.

GI Bill® & DoD Benefits Used at University of the West

This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at UWest.

Approximately 5 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $34,906.

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

More Veteran Resources

• Back to UWest Net Price
• Continue to UWest 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.