by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to Cleveland State University for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending Cleveland State University. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $12,613 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $12,613 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Because tuition is at or below the annual Post-9/11 benefit, the GI Bill® covers it in full at Cleveland State University.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Cleveland State University and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap.
The exact number of seats and the maximum contribution vary by degree level and program, so confirm the current limits with the schools veteran services office.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Cleveland State University is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $110 |  |
| Out-of-state | $110 | |
On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at Cleveland State University.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $14,920 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,007/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $16,056 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $1,136 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $900 in supply costs at Cleveland State University, so the stipend covers them in full.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Cleveland State University.
In the latest reporting year, about 213 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $1,959,243.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 184 | $1,789,052 | $9,723 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 157 | $1,508,607 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 27 | $280,445 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 25 | $95,131 | $3,805 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 20 | $79,891 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 5 | $15,240 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.
References
More about our data sources and methodologies.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at benefits.va.gov/gibill.