by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Kutztown University will the G.I. Bill® cover? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Kutztown University. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $11,230 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $11,230 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
At public institutions the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays in-state tuition and fees in full, meaning most eligible veterans pay no tuition at Kutztown University.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap.
The exact number of seats and the maximum contribution vary by degree level and program, so confirm the current limits with the schools veteran services office.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Kutztown University compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $1,944 |  |
| Out-of-state | $2,064 | |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at Kutztown University.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $13,116 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,968/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $15,744 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $2,628 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. 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 Kutztown University, leaving about $200 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Kutztown University.
In the latest reporting year, about 77 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $550,545.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 108 | $522,319 | $4,836 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 99 | $481,824 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 9 | $40,495 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 43 | $111,466 | $2,592 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 41 | $108,466 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 2 | $3,000 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty members.
References
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.