by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to Stockton State for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? 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 Stockton State. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $15,532 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $15,532 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Public-college veterans generally have their entire in-state tuition paid by the Post-9/11 GI Bill® at Stockton State.
Stockton 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.
Seat counts and matching amounts change by program each year; verify the details with the schools military and veteran services team.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Stockton State is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $1,296 |  |
| Out-of-state | $1,296 | |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at Stockton State.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $9,011 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,664/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $21,312 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $12,301 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; Stockton State estimates these costs at about $1,250, leaving about $250 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at Stockton State.
In the latest reporting year, about 122 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $1,083,656.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 107 | $1,097,740 | $10,259 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 102 | $1,019,801 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 5 | $77,939 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 2 | $5,500 | $2,750 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 2 | $5,500 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 0 | $0 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
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.