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East Carolina University G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

How Much of ECU's Tuition Will the G.I. Bill® Cover?

How much will you pay to attend East Carolina University? Below you can review how much of your expenses at ECU the GI Bill® will cover.

Do I Really Need to do Research About the G.I. Bill®?

Did you know that G.I. Bill® funding has a cap? Below you'll find out if the entire cost of attendance at ECU is covered. This data varies for each school so be sure to check out G.I. Bill® information for each school you're interested in!

Veterans Typically Attend East Carolina University for no More Than $2,546

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend East Carolina University should not be more than $2,546.

Veteran Sticker Price$22,609
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$20,063
Total Out Of Pocket$2,546

Public College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

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

Veteran Tuition And Fees$7,239
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$7,239
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 Participant But With Limitations

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. While East Carolina University participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, it places some limitations on the awards it grants, so your participation in this program is not guaranteed.

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

East Carolina University awarded a total of $48,290 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 26 veterans for an average award of $1,857 ($3,715 after government matching).

The following table may show you how likely you are to have outstanding tuition costs covered by the Yellow Ribbon Program at East Carolina University. Remember, contributions from the college will be matched by the VA.

Degree LevelDivision or SchoolMax Number of StudentsMax Contribution (after matching)Tuition After Max Contribution
Undergraduate, GraduateAll40$3,000$0
DoctoralAll6$6,158$0

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 $185, East Carolina University falls below the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$185 per creditis below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$864 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 East Carolina University 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 East Carolina University thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $2,022. 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$13,846
Post-9/11 Benefit$11,824
Total Out Of Pocket$2,022
A MHA of $1,478 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 East Carolina University estimates your expenses to be ($1,524).

Supplies Expenses$1,524
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket$524
Not Happy With This College? Is East Carolina University not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
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