Will You go to Eastern Connecticut State University for Free Thanks to the G.I. Bill®?
How much will attending ECSU cost you? Below you'll find a breakdown of the G.I. Bill® tuition assistance and more for Eastern Connecticut State University.
What's in it for me?
G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if Eastern Connecticut State University's tuition is covered. Be sure to check out the G.I. Bill® information for each school you're considering because each school's coverage varies.
Attend Eastern Connecticut State University as a Veteran and Walk Away With at Least $684
Thanks to the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (assuming you fully qualify), we expect your yearly benefits to exceed your cost to attend Eastern Connecticut State University by at least $684.
| Veteran Sticker Price | $25,620 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits | $26,304 |
| Total In Your Pocket | $684 |
Public College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits
If you live in Connecticut and you qualify for full benefits, your tuition and fees will be covered by your Post-9/11 benefits. If you live outside of Connecticut and it has been less than three years since your discharge Eastern Connecticut State University will consider you an in-state student anyways and you will be fully covered.
| Veteran Tuition And Fees | $12,304 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit* | $12,304 |
| Total In Your Pocket | -$0 |
| *Note: The tuition benefit is capped at the lessor of the actual tuition charged to you or $20,235. | |
Yellow Ribbon Program
It appears as though Eastern Connecticut State University participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, but we could not determine if there are restrictions of this participation. 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 so check with the college.
Eastern Connecticut State University awarded a total of $13,061 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 3 veterans for an average award of $4,354 ($8,707 after government matching).
Questions to Ask the Admissions Department
- Which programs and majors (if any) participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program and how do I apply?
Per Credit Fees and the Active Duty Tuition Assistance Cap
With a per credit charge for in-state students of $578, Eastern Connecticut State University falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.
| Below Cap for State Residents? | $578 per credit |  |
| Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)? | $578 per credit | |
Your Living Expenses Likely Covered
After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what Eastern Connecticut State University thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $484. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!
| Off Campus Living Expenses | $12,516 |
| Post-9/11 Benefit | $13,000 |
| Total In Your Pocket | $484 |
Your Books and Supplies are Likely Covered
Your book stipend of $1000 more than covers what Eastern Connecticut State University estimates your expenses to be ($800).
| Supplies Expenses | $800 |
| Post-9/11 Benefit | $1,000 |
| Total In Your Pocket | $200 |
