University of Louisiana at Lafayette G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

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

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

Why is the G.I. Bill® Important?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if UL Lafayette'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.

Veterans Typically Attend University of Louisiana at Lafayette for no More Than $5,060

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 Louisiana at Lafayette should not be more than $5,060.

Public College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

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

Yellow Ribbon Program

It appears as though University of Louisiana at Lafayette participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, but we could not determine if there are restrictions of this participation. 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 so check with the college.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette awarded a total of $11,440 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 4 veterans for an average award of $2,860 ($5,720 after government matching).

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 $432, University of Louisiana at Lafayette falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$432 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$1,004 per credit

Your Living Expenses May Not Be Fully Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what University of Louisiana at Lafayette thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $4,760. 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 Louisiana at Lafayette estimates your expenses to be ($1,300).