University of Massachusetts - Boston G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

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

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

Why is the G.I. Bill® Important?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if UMass Boston'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 Massachusetts - Boston as a Veteran and Walk Away With at Least $8,490

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 Massachusetts - Boston by at least $8,490.

Veteran Sticker Price	$32,547
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits	$41,037
Total In Your Pocket	$8,490

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

Veteran Tuition And Fees	$14,677
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*	$14,677
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

It appears as though University of Massachusetts - Boston 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.

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

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 $591, University of Massachusetts - Boston falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$591 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$1,443 per credit

Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with University of Massachusetts - Boston to see if that policy is true for part-time students as well.

Your Living Expenses Likely Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what University of Massachusetts - Boston thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $8,290. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses	$17,070
Post-9/11 Benefit	$25,360
Total In Your Pocket	$8,290

A MHA of $3,170 is likely the largest benefit paid directly to you.

Your Books and Supplies are Likely Covered

Your book stipend of $1000 more than covers what University of Massachusetts - Boston estimates your expenses to be ($800).

Supplies Expenses	$800
Post-9/11 Benefit	$1,000
Total In Your Pocket	$200

Not Happy With This College? Is University of Massachusetts - Boston not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.

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