Georgia State University GI Bill® Coverage

Will you go to Georgia State for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.

• What Veterans Pay Out of Pocket
• GI Bill Tuition Coverage
• Yellow Ribbon Participation
• Per-Credit Fees & the Active-Duty Cap
• Housing Allowance Coverage
• Book Stipend Coverage
• Veteran Benefit Dollars
• References

Veterans Can Attend Georgia State University With Tuition Fully Covered

The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Georgia State. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.

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 Georgia State.

Yellow Ribbon Program Available

Georgia State University 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.

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

Active-duty service members using DoD Tuition Assistance are capped at $250 per credit hour. The chart below shows whether the per-credit charge at Georgia State falls under that cap.

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$660
Out-of-state	$660

Your Living Expenses Are Likely Covered

Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at Georgia State.

For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.

Your Books and Supplies Are Likely Covered

The Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a books-and-supplies stipend of up to $1,000 per year. Estimated book and supply costs at Georgia State run about $2,000, leaving about $1,000 out of pocket.

GI Bill® & DoD Benefits Used at Georgia State University

This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Georgia State.

In the latest reporting year, about 506 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $2,087,109.

These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty members.

More Veteran Resources

• Back to Georgia State Net Price
• Continue to Georgia State Value for Your Money
• File a complaint with the VA

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• VA GI Bill® Comparison Tool
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

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.