University of Massachusetts Amherst G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

How Much of University of Massachusetts Amherst's Tuition Will the G.I. Bill® Cover?

How much will you pay to attend UMass Amherst? Below you can review how much of your expenses at University of Massachusetts Amherst 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 Massachusetts Amherst 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 Massachusetts Amherst for no More Than $769

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 Massachusetts Amherst should not be more than $769.

Public College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

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

Yellow Ribbon Program

It appears as though University of Massachusetts Amherst 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 Massachusetts Amherst awarded a total of $183,066 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 21 veterans for an average award of $8,717 ($17,435 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 $658, University of Massachusetts Amherst falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$658 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$1,491 per credit

Your Living Expenses May Not Be Fully Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what University of Massachusetts Amherst thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $769. 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 Likely Covered

Your book stipend of $1000 more than covers what University of Massachusetts Amherst estimates your expenses to be ($1,000).