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College of Eastern Idaho G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Will You go to College of Eastern Idaho for Free Thanks to the G.I. Bill®?

How much will attending CEI cost you? Below you'll find a breakdown of the G.I. Bill® tuition assistance and more for College of Eastern Idaho.

What's in it for me?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if College of Eastern Idaho'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.

Veterans Typically Attend College of Eastern Idaho for no More Than $1,501

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend College of Eastern Idaho should not be more than $1,501.

Veteran Sticker Price$17,803
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$16,302
Total Out Of Pocket$1,501

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by College of Eastern Idaho will be fully covered. You will not need to rely on a Yellow Ribbon award or institutional aid to cover these costs.

Veteran Tuition And Fees$4,126
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$4,126
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 Participation Could Not Be Determined

Unfortunately, it looks like College of Eastern Idaho does not participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program. If you have tuition and fees charges that are not covered by your Post-9/11 benefits, you will have to pay some tuition out of pocket unless you qualify for other financial aid.

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 $179, College of Eastern Idaho falls below the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$179 per creditis below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$258 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 College of Eastern Idaho 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 College of Eastern Idaho thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $1,050. 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$12,226
Post-9/11 Benefit$11,176
Total Out Of Pocket$1,050
A MHA of $1,397 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 College of Eastern Idaho estimates your expenses to be ($1,451).

Supplies Expenses$1,451
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket$451
Not Happy With This College? Is College of Eastern Idaho not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
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