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University of Kansas G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

How Much of University of Kansas' Tuition Will the G.I. Bill® Cover?

How much will you pay to attend KU? Below you can review how much of your expenses at University of Kansas 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 Kansas 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 Kansas for no More Than $338

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 Kansas should not be more than $338.

Veteran Sticker Price$25,120
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$24,782
Total Out Of Pocket$338

Public College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

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

Veteran Tuition And Fees$11,166
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$11,166
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 Program Participant With No Limitations

University of Kansas participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program and does not place limitations on the awards it grants. You must still apply for and be accepted so contact the college. 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 that should result in no out of pocket costs related to tuition and fees.

Remember, only veterans who qualify for full Post-9/11 benefits are eligible to participate in a Yellow Ribbon program.

University of Kansas awarded a total of $7,871 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 2 veterans for an average award of $3,936 ($7,871 after government matching).

Questions to Ask the Admissions Department

Per Credit Fees and the Active Duty Tuition Assistance Cap

With a per credit charge for in-state students of $336, University of Kansas falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$336 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$899 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with University of Kansas 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 Kansas thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $126. 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$12,742
Post-9/11 Benefit$12,616
Total Out Of Pocket$126
A MHA of $1,577 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 Kansas estimates your expenses to be ($1,212).

Supplies Expenses$1,212
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket$212
Not Happy With This College? Is University of Kansas not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
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