The University of Texas at Austin G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Will You go to UT Austin for Free Thanks to the G.I. Bill®?

How much will attending The University of Texas at Austin cost you? Below you'll find a breakdown of the G.I. Bill® tuition assistance and more for UT Austin.

Why is the G.I. Bill® Important?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if UT Austin's tuition is covered. Be sure to check out the G.I. Bill® information for each school you're considering because each school's coverage varies.

Attend The University of Texas at Austin as a Veteran and Walk Away With at Least $504

Thanks to the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (assuming you fully qualify), we expect your yearly benefits to exceed your cost to attend The University of Texas at Austin by at least $504.

Veteran Sticker Price	$28,928
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits	$29,432
Total In Your Pocket	$504

Public College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you live in Texas and you qualify for full benefits, your tuition and fees will be covered by your Post-9/11 benefits. If you live outside of Texas and it has been less than three years since your discharge The University of Texas at Austin will consider you an in-state student anyways and you will be fully covered.

Veteran Tuition And Fees	$11,448
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*	$11,448
Total In Your Pocket	-$0
*Note: The tuition benefit is capped at the lessor of the actual tuition charged to you or $20,235.

Remember, some forms of aid such as Pell Grants are awarded in addition to your Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits so be sure to fill out your FASA forms.

Yellow Ribbon Program

It appears as though The University of Texas at Austin participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, but we could not determine if there are restrictions of this participation. If you have tuition and fees charges that are not covered by your Post-9/11 benefits, you may be able to get additional assistance in the form of a Yellow Ribbon Award so check with the college.

Remember, only veterans who qualify for full Post-9/11 benefits are eligible to participate in a Yellow Ribbon program.

Questions to Ask the Admissions Department

Which programs and majors (if any) participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program and how do I apply?

Per Credit Fees and the Active Duty Tuition Assistance Cap

With a per credit charge for in-state students of $542, The University of Texas at Austin falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$542 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$1,795 per credit

Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with The University of Texas at Austin to see if that policy is true for part-time students as well.

Your Living Expenses Likely Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what The University of Texas at Austin thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $218. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses	$16,766
Post-9/11 Benefit	$16,984
Total In Your Pocket	$218

A MHA of $2,123 is likely the largest benefit paid directly to you.

Your Books and Supplies are Likely Covered

Your book stipend of $1000 more than covers what The University of Texas at Austin estimates your expenses to be ($714).

Supplies Expenses	$714
Post-9/11 Benefit	$1,000
Total In Your Pocket	$286

Not Happy With This College? Is The University of Texas at Austin not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.

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