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East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

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.

$11,036 Veteran Tuition & Fees
$11,036 Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit
$0 Tuition Out of Pocket

At East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, the GI Bill Covers Veteran Tuition in Full

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.

ItemAmount
Veteran tuition & fees$11,036
Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit$11,036
Tuition out of pocket$0

Private College Tuition Covered in Full by the Post-9/11 GI Bill®

Because tuition is at or below the annual Post-9/11 benefit, the GI Bill® covers it in full at East Stroudsburg University.

Yellow Ribbon Program Participant

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.

Per-Credit Charges vs. the $250 Tuition Assistance Cap

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.

ResidencyPer-credit chargeBelow $250 cap?
In-state$2,232no
Out-of-state$2,352no

Your Living Expenses Are Likely Covered

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.

ItemAmount
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.

Your Books and Supplies Are Likely Covered

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.

GI Bill® & DoD Benefits Used at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

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.

BenefitRecipientsTotal disbursedAverage / recipient
GI Bill® (all students)45$326,245$7,250
GI Bill® — undergraduate40$280,427
GI Bill® — graduate5$45,818
DoD Tuition Assistance (all)17$49,502$2,912
DoD TA — undergraduate17$49,502
DoD TA — graduate0$0

GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.

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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.

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