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The University of West Florida G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

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

How much will attending The University of West Florida cost you? Below you'll find a breakdown of the G.I. Bill® tuition assistance and more for UWF.

Why is the G.I. Bill® Important?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if UWF'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.

Veterans Typically Attend The University of West Florida for no More Than $1,384

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend The University of West Florida should not be more than $1,384.

Veteran Sticker Price$20,944
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$19,560
Total Out Of Pocket$1,384

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by The University of West Florida will be fully covered. You will not need to rely on a Yellow Ribbon award or institutional aid to cover these costs.

Veteran Tuition And Fees$5,776
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$5,776
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 Participant But With Limitations

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. While The University of West Florida participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, it places some limitations on the awards it grants, so your participation in this program is not guaranteed.

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

The University of West Florida awarded a total of $20,089 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 7 veterans for an average award of $2,870 ($5,740 after government matching).

The following table may show you how likely you are to have outstanding tuition costs covered by the Yellow Ribbon Program at The University of West Florida. Remember, contributions from the college will be matched by the VA.

Degree LevelDivision or SchoolMax Number of StudentsMax Contribution (after matching)Tuition After Max Contribution
AllAll250unlimited$0

Questions to Ask the Admissions Department

Per Credit Fees and the Active Duty Tuition Assistance Cap

With a per credit charge for in-state students of $212, The University of West Florida falls below the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$212 per creditis below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$641 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with The University of West Florida to see if that policy is true for part-time students as well.

Your Living Expenses May Not Be Fully Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what The University of West Florida thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $784. It is possible that your actual living expenses will be covered if you live more frugally than what the college expects.

Off Campus Living Expenses$13,568
Post-9/11 Benefit$12,784
Total Out Of Pocket$784
A MHA of $1,598 is likely the largest benefit paid directly to you.

Your Books and Supplies are Not Fully Covered

Your book stipend of $1000 will not cover what The University of West Florida estimates your expenses to be ($1,600).

Supplies Expenses$1,600
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket$600
Not Happy With This College? Is The University of West Florida not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
College Factual is not affiliated with the Department of Defense or any Military Service.

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