by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Kent State University at Trumbull? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Kent State University at Trumbull. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $7,272 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $7,272 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at Kent State University at Trumbull.
There is no record that Kent State University at Trumbull participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program in the latest federal data. Contact the veteran services office to confirm whether any programs offer Yellow Ribbon matching.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Kent State University at Trumbull is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $4 |  |
| Out-of-state | $4 | |
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 Kent State University at Trumbull.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $11,810 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,290/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $10,320 |
| Estimated shortfall to cover yourself | $1,490 |
The housing benefit does not fully cover estimated living costs at this school — budget for the gap. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,200 in supply costs at Kent State University at Trumbull, leaving about $200 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at Kent State University at Trumbull.
Approximately 52 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $102,467.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 18 | $99,613 | $5,534 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 18 | $99,613 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 1 | $4,000 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.
References
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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.