University of Vermont G.I. Bill® Benefits

Wondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at UVM? 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
• GI Bill Tuition Coverage
• Yellow Ribbon Participation
• Per-Credit Fees & the Active-Duty Cap
• Living Expense Coverage
• Book Stipend Coverage
• Veteran Benefit Dollars
• References

Veterans Can Attend University of Vermont With Tuition Fully Covered

The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending UVM. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.

Public Tuition Fully Covered for Veterans

At public institutions the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays in-state tuition and fees in full, meaning most eligible veterans pay no tuition at UVM.

University of Vermont Participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program

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

Seat counts and matching amounts change by program each year; verify the details with the schools military and veteran services team.

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

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

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$2,778
Out-of-state	$2,778

Housing Allowance Coverage

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 UVM.

The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.

Books & Supplies Coverage

With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,200 in supply costs at UVM, leaving about $200 out of pocket.

Veteran Education Benefit Dollars at University of Vermont

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

In the latest reporting year, about 175 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $2,378,761.

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

Helpful Veteran Links

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