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Cleveland State University G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Will You go to Cleveland State University for Free Thanks to the G.I. Bill®?

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

Why is the G.I. Bill® Important?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if Cleveland State University'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.

Veterans Typically Attend Cleveland State University for no More Than $4,196

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend Cleveland State University should not be more than $4,196.

Veteran Sticker Price$28,445
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$24,249
Total Out Of Pocket$4,196

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Cleveland 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$11,185
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$11,185
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 Participant But With Limitations

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. While Cleveland State University participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, it places some limitations on the awards it grants, so your participation in this program is not guaranteed.

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

The following table may show you how likely you are to have outstanding tuition costs covered by the Yellow Ribbon Program at Cleveland State University. Remember, contributions from the college will be matched by the VA.

Degree LevelDivision or SchoolMax Number of StudentsMax Contribution (after matching)Tuition After Max Contribution
JD, EMBA, AMBALaw & Business Schools10$59,000$0

Questions to Ask the Admissions Department

Per Credit Fees and the Active Duty Tuition Assistance Cap

With a per credit charge for in-state students of $466, Cleveland State University falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$466 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$665 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with Cleveland State University to see if that policy is true for part-time students as well.

Your Living Expenses May Not Be Fully Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what Cleveland State University thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $4,396. It is possible that your actual living expenses will be covered if you live more frugally than what the college expects.

Off Campus Living Expenses$16,460
Post-9/11 Benefit$12,064
Total Out Of Pocket$4,396
A MHA of $1,508 is likely the largest benefit paid directly to you.

Your Books and Supplies are Likely Covered

Your book stipend of $1000 more than covers what Cleveland State University estimates your expenses to be ($800).

Supplies Expenses$800
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total In Your Pocket$200
Not Happy With This College? Is Cleveland State University not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
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