by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much will you pay to attend Eastern Kentucky University? Below you can review how much of your expenses at Eastern Kentucky University the GI Bill® will cover.
Did you know that G.I. Bill® funding has a cap? Below you'll find out if the entire cost of attendance at Eastern Kentucky University is covered. This data varies for each school so be sure to check out G.I. Bill® information for each school you're interested in!
If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend Eastern Kentucky University should not be more than $5,468.
| Veteran Sticker Price | $26,152 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits | $20,684 |
| Total Out Of Pocket | $5,468 |
If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Eastern Kentucky 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 | $9,876 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit* | $9,876 |
| Total In Your Pocket | -$0 |
| *Note: The tuition benefit is capped at the lessor of the actual tuition charged to you or $20,235. | |
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 Eastern Kentucky 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.
The following table may show you how likely you are to have outstanding tuition costs covered by the Yellow Ribbon Program at Eastern Kentucky University. Remember, contributions from the college will be matched by the VA.
| Degree Level | Division or School | Max Number of Students | Max Contribution (after matching) | Tuition After Max Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All | 20 | $10,000 | $0 |
| Graduate | All | 10 | $12,000 | $0 |
| EKU eCampus | Online | unlimited | unlimited | $0 |
With a per credit charge for in-state students of $386, Eastern Kentucky University falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.
| Below Cap for State Residents? | $386 per credit |  |
| Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)? | $806 per credit | |
After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what Eastern Kentucky University thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $5,268. 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 | $15,076 |
| Post-9/11 Benefit | $9,808 |
| Total Out Of Pocket | $5,268 |
Your book stipend of $1000 will not cover what Eastern Kentucky University estimates your expenses to be ($1,200).
| Supplies Expenses | $1,200 |
| Post-9/11 Benefit | $1,000 |
| Total Out Of Pocket | $200 |