University of Iowa G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Will You go to Iowa for Free Thanks to the G.I. Bill®?

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

Why is the G.I. Bill® Important?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if Iowa'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 Iowa as a Veteran and Walk Away With at Least $182

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 Iowa by at least $182.

Tuition Covered for Residents of Iowa

If you live in Iowa and you qualify for full benefits, your tuition and fees will be covered by your Post-9/11 benefits. If you live outside of Iowa and it has been less than three years since your discharge there is a chance that University of Iowa will consider you an in-state student anyways. Iowa is one of the few states where this reciprocity is not guaranteed so you will want to verify this with them directly.

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 Iowa 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 Iowa awarded a total of $3,750 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 2 veterans for an average award of $1,875 ($3,750 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 Iowa. 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 $400, University of Iowa falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$400 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$1,315 per credit

Your Living Expenses Likely Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what University of Iowa thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $132. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Your Books and Supplies are Likely Covered

Your book stipend of $1000 more than covers what University of Iowa estimates your expenses to be ($950).