Essex County College G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

How Much of Essex County College's Tuition Will the G.I. Bill® Cover?

How much will you pay to attend Essex County College? Below you can review how much of your expenses at Essex County College the GI Bill® will cover.

Isn't G.I. Bill® Coverage All the Same?

Did you know that G.I. Bill® funding has a cap? Below you'll find out if the entire cost of attendance at Essex County College is covered. This data varies for each school so be sure to check out G.I. Bill® information for each school you're interested in!

Attend Essex County College as a Veteran and Walk Away With at Least $12,736

Thanks to the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (assuming you fully qualify), we expect your yearly benefits to exceed your cost to attend Essex County College by at least $12,736.

Veteran Sticker Price	$21,862
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits	$34,598
Total In Your Pocket	$12,736

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Essex County College 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	$8,790
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*	$8,790
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 Essex County College 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

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 $253, Essex County College falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$253 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$253 per credit

Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with Essex County College to see if that policy is true for part-time students as well.

Your Living Expenses Likely Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what Essex County College thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $14,136. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses	$10,672
Post-9/11 Benefit	$24,808
Total In Your Pocket	$14,136

A MHA of $3,101 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 Essex County College estimates your expenses to be ($2,400).

Supplies Expenses	$2,400
Post-9/11 Benefit	$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket	$1,400

Not Happy With This College? Is Essex County College not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.

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