Thomas Edison State University G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Will You go to TESU for Free Thanks to the G.I. Bill®?

How much will attending Thomas Edison State University cost you? Below you'll find a breakdown of the G.I. Bill® tuition assistance and more for TESU.

Why is the G.I. Bill® Important?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if TESU's tuition is covered. Be sure to check out the G.I. Bill® information for each school you're considering because each school's coverage varies.

Attend Thomas Edison State University as a Veteran and Walk Away With at Least $13,590

Thanks to the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (assuming you fully qualify), we expect your yearly benefits to exceed your cost to attend Thomas Edison State University by at least $13,590.

Veteran Sticker Price	$14,552
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits	$28,142
Total In Your Pocket	$13,590

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Thomas Edison State University 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	$7,182
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*	$7,182
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 Program

It appears as though Thomas Edison State University participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, but we could not determine if there are restrictions of this participation. If you have tuition and fees charges that are not covered by your Post-9/11 benefits, you may be able to get additional assistance in the form of a Yellow Ribbon Award so check with the college.

Remember, only veterans who qualify for full Post-9/11 benefits are eligible to participate in a Yellow Ribbon program.

Thomas Edison State University awarded a total of $371,939 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 548 veterans for an average award of $679 ($1,357 after government matching).

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 $399, Thomas Edison State University falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$399 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$519 per credit

Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with Thomas Edison State University 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 Thomas Edison State University thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $14,290. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses	$5,670
Post-9/11 Benefit	$19,960
Total In Your Pocket	$14,290

A MHA of $2,495 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 Thomas Edison State University estimates your expenses to be ($1,700).

Supplies Expenses	$1,700
Post-9/11 Benefit	$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket	$700

Not Happy With This College? Is Thomas Edison State University not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.

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