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University of Nevada - Reno G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

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

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

Why is the G.I. Bill® Important?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if UNR'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 Nevada - Reno for no More Than $1,270

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 Nevada - Reno should not be more than $1,270.

Veteran Sticker Price$26,581
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$25,311
Total Out Of Pocket$1,270

Public College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

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

Veteran Tuition And Fees$8,695
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$8,695
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 Participation Could Not Be Determined

Unfortunately, it looks like University of Nevada - Reno does not participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program. If you have tuition and fees charges that are not covered by your Post-9/11 benefits, you will have to pay some tuition out of pocket unless you qualify for other financial aid.

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 $263, University of Nevada - Reno falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$263 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$530 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 Nevada - Reno 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 Nevada - Reno thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $970. 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$16,586
Post-9/11 Benefit$15,616
Total Out Of Pocket$970
A MHA of $1,952 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 Nevada - Reno estimates your expenses to be ($1,300).

Supplies Expenses$1,300
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket$300
Not Happy With This College? Is University of Nevada - Reno not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
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