by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at East Georgia State College will the G.I. Bill® cover? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at East Georgia State College. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $2,736 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $2,736 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Tuition and fees here fall within the annual Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefit, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at East Georgia State College.
Federal data does not indicate that East Georgia State College currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Check directly with the school, since participation can change year to year.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether East Georgia State College is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $476 |  |
| Out-of-state | $476 | |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at East Georgia State College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $7,767 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,488/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $11,904 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $4,137 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,585 in supply costs at East Georgia State College, leaving about $585 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at East Georgia State College.
In the latest reporting year, about 21 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $58,066.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 10 | $28,138 | $2,814 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 10 | $28,138 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 2 | $2,680 | $1,340 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 2 | $2,680 | — |
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.