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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Will You go to UMN Twin Cities for Free Thanks to the G.I. Bill®?

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

Why is the G.I. Bill® Important?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if UMN Twin Cities' 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 Minnesota - Twin Cities as a Veteran and Walk Away With at Least $1,832

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 Minnesota - Twin Cities by at least $1,832.

Veteran Sticker Price$28,827
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$30,659
Total In Your Pocket$1,832

Public College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

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

Veteran Tuition And Fees$15,027
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$15,027
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 Minnesota - Twin Cities 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

Per Credit Fees and the Active Duty Tuition Assistance Cap

With a per credit charge for in-state students of $512, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$512 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$1,216 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 Minnesota - Twin Cities 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 Minnesota - Twin Cities thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $1,832. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses$12,800
Post-9/11 Benefit$14,632
Total In Your Pocket$1,832
A MHA of $1,829 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 Minnesota - Twin Cities estimates your expenses to be ($1,000).

Supplies Expenses$1,000
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total In Your Pocket-$0
Not Happy With This College? Is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
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