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University of Bridgeport G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

How Much of UBridgeport's Tuition Will the G.I. Bill® Cover?

How much will you pay to attend University of Bridgeport? Below you can review how much of your expenses at UBridgeport the GI Bill® will cover.

Do I Really Need to do Research About the G.I. Bill®?

Did you know that G.I. Bill® funding has a cap? Below you'll find out if the entire cost of attendance at UBridgeport is covered. This data varies for each school so be sure to check out G.I. Bill® information for each school you're interested in!

Net Price for Veterans at University of Bridgeport

We wanted to help you estimate your out-of-pocket costs to attend University of Bridgeport but we did not have enough data to give you a final tally.

Veteran Sticker Priceno data
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$44,051
Total Out Of Pocketno data

Private College Tuition Not Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

Even if you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by University of Bridgeport will not be fully covered. University of Bridgeport charges $35,760 a year for tuition and fees but your maximum Post-9/11 benefit is only $20,235. In order to make up the shortfall you will need some additional aid from the college and/or government.

Veteran Tuition And Fees$35,760
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$20,235
Total Out Of Pocket$15,525
*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 University of Bridgeport 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.

University of Bridgeport awarded a total of $18,726 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 4 veterans for an average award of $4,681 ($9,363 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 University of Bridgeport. 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
AllAll150unlimited$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 $1,095, University of Bridgeport falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$1,095 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$1,095 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap

Your Living Expenses Likely Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what University of Bridgeport thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $3,538. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses$19,278
Post-9/11 Benefit$22,816
Total In Your Pocket$3,538
A MHA of $2,852 is likely the largest benefit paid directly to you.

Books and Supplies Expenses

We wanted to compare your book stipend to what University of Bridgeport estimates your expenses to be but we do not have enough data. In general, these charges balance each other out though.

Supplies Expensesno data
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total Out Of Pocketno data
Not Happy With This College? Is University of Bridgeport not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
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