University of California - Riverside G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Will You go to University of California - Riverside for Free Thanks to the G.I. Bill®?

How much will attending UCR cost you? Below you'll find a breakdown of the G.I. Bill® tuition assistance and more for University of California - Riverside.

What's in it for me?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if University of California - Riverside'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 University of California - Riverside as a Veteran and Walk Away With at Least $3,189

Thanks to the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (assuming you fully qualify), we expect your yearly benefits to exceed your cost to attend University of California - Riverside by at least $3,189.

Public College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

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

Yellow Ribbon Program

It appears as though University of California - Riverside 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.

University of California - Riverside awarded a total of $49,573 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 4 veterans for an average award of $12,393 ($24,786 after government matching).

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

We wanted to talk to you about the per credit fees at University of California - Riverside and whether or not they fall below the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel. This information was not available.

Your Living Expenses Likely Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what University of California - Riverside thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $3,709. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Your Books and Supplies are Not Fully Covered

Your book stipend of $1000 will not cover what University of California - Riverside estimates your expenses to be ($1,520).