University of Texas at Austin offers Texas veterans a unique advantage: use the Hazlewood Act for free tuition, save your GI Bill for graduate school.
School Overview
| Location | Austin, Texas |
| Type | Public Research University |
| Total Enrollment | 52,000+ |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 17:1 |
| Acceptance Rate | 31% |
| US News Ranking | #32 National Universities |
Tuition & Costs (2024-2025)
| In-State Tuition | $11,448 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $41,070 |
| Room & Board | $13,500 |
Veteran Benefits – Multiple Options
Option 1: Hazlewood Act (Texas Veterans)
| Eligibility | Texas veterans with 181+ days active duty |
| Coverage | 150 credit hours of free tuition |
| Your Cost | $0 |
| GI Bill Status | PRESERVED for grad school |
Option 2: Post-9/11 GI Bill
| Coverage | 100% in-state tuition |
| Housing Allowance | $2,346/month |
| Your Cost | $0 |
Strategy For Texas Veterans
Use Hazlewood for undergrad, save your 36 months of GI Bill for:
- McCombs MBA ($60,000/year)
- UT Law School ($55,000/year)
- Dell Medical School
- Any other graduate program
Total value: Two degrees, zero debt.
GI Bill Housing Allowance
- Monthly BAH Rate: $2,346/month
- Annual Housing Benefit: $21,114 (9 months)
- Book Stipend: $1,000/year
Notable Programs
- McCombs School of Business – Top-20 MBA
- Cockrell School of Engineering – Top-10 engineering
- School of Law – Top-15 law school
- Computer Science – Top-10 nationally
- Dell Medical School – New, innovative program
Veteran Services
- Student Veteran Services office
- Texas Exes Veterans Network
- Priority registration
- Veteran-specific housing
- Strong career services with Austin tech employers
Official Website: utexas.edu
Hazlewood Info: Texas Veterans Commission
