Wondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at East Stroudsburg University? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending East Stroudsburg University. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $11,036 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $11,036 |
| 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 East Stroudsburg University.
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, which can cover tuition and fees beyond the Post-9/11 GI Bill® cap through matching funds from the school and the VA. In the most recent year, about 2 students received Yellow Ribbon awards at this school.
Available Yellow Ribbon seats and maximum contributions differ by program and degree level — check with the veteran services office for current limits.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether East Stroudsburg University is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $2,232 | |
| Out-of-state | $2,352 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at East Stroudsburg University.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $13,362 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,400/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $19,200 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $5,838 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. 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 $1,000 in supply costs at East Stroudsburg University, so the stipend covers them in full.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to East Stroudsburg University.
In the latest reporting year, about 60 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $391,594.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 45 | $326,245 | $7,250 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 40 | $280,427 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 5 | $45,818 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 17 | $49,502 | $2,912 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 17 | $49,502 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 0 | $0 | — |
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.