University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

How Much of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's Tuition Will the G.I. Bill® Cover?

How much will you pay to attend UIUC? Below you can review how much of your expenses at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign the GI Bill® will cover.

Isn't G.I. Bill® Coverage All the Same?

Did you know that G.I. Bill® funding has a cap? Below you'll find out if the entire cost of attendance at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 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 Urbana-Champaign for no More Than $5,480

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 Urbana-Champaign should not be more than $5,480.

Veteran Sticker Price	$33,165
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits	$27,685
Total Out Of Pocket	$5,480

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 Urbana-Champaign will consider you an in-state student anyways and you will be fully covered.

Veteran Tuition And Fees	$17,213
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*	$17,213
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 Participation Could Not Be Determined

Unfortunately, it looks like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 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 $605, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$605 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$1,079 per credit

Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 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 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $5,280. 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	$14,752
Post-9/11 Benefit	$9,472
Total Out Of Pocket	$5,280

A MHA of $1,184 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 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign estimates your expenses to be ($1,200).

Supplies Expenses	$1,200
Post-9/11 Benefit	$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket	$200

Not Happy With This College? Is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.

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