University of Colorado at Colorado Springs G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

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

How much will you pay to attend University of Colorado at Colorado Springs? Below you can review how much of your expenses at UCCS 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 UCCS 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!

Veterans Typically Attend University of Colorado at Colorado Springs for no More Than $204

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend University of Colorado at Colorado Springs should not be more than $204.

Public College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

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

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 Colorado at Colorado Springs participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, it places some limitations on the awards it grants, so your participation in this program is not guaranteed.

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs awarded a total of $58,756 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 23 veterans for an average award of $2,555 ($5,109 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 Colorado at Colorado Springs. Remember, contributions from the college will be matched by the VA.

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 $333, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$333 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$698 per credit

Your Living Expenses Likely Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what University of Colorado at Colorado Springs thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $596. 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 Colorado at Colorado Springs estimates your expenses to be ($1,800).