University of Illinois at Chicago G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

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

How much will you pay to attend University of Illinois at Chicago? Below you can review how much of your expenses at UIC 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 UIC 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 Illinois at Chicago for no More Than $746

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 Illinois at Chicago should not be more than $746.

Public College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

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

Yellow Ribbon Participation Could Not Be Determined

Unfortunately, it looks like University of Illinois at Chicago does not participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program. If you have tuition and fees charges that are not covered by your Post-9/11 benefits, you will have to pay some tuition out of pocket unless you qualify for other financial aid.

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 $456, University of Illinois at Chicago falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$456 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$804 per credit

Your Living Expenses May Not Be Fully Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what University of Illinois at Chicago thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $346. It is possible that your actual living expenses will be covered if you live more frugally than what the college expects.

Your Books and Supplies are Not Fully Covered

Your book stipend of $1000 will not cover what University of Illinois at Chicago estimates your expenses to be ($1,400).