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Eastern Michigan University G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

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

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

Why is the G.I. Bill® Important?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if Eastern Michigan'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 Eastern Michigan University as a Veteran and Walk Away With at Least $2,866

Thanks to the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (assuming you fully qualify), we expect your yearly benefits to exceed your cost to attend Eastern Michigan University by at least $2,866.

Veteran Sticker Price$29,765
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$32,631
Total In Your Pocket$2,866

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Eastern Michigan 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$15,295
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$15,295
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 Eastern Michigan 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 Eastern Michigan 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
AllAll10$8,000$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 $450, Eastern Michigan University falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$450 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$450 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 Eastern Michigan 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 Eastern Michigan University thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $2,866. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses$13,470
Post-9/11 Benefit$16,336
Total In Your Pocket$2,866
A MHA of $2,042 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 Eastern Michigan University estimates your expenses to be ($1,000).

Supplies Expenses$1,000
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total In Your Pocket-$0
Not Happy With This College? Is Eastern Michigan University not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
College Factual is not affiliated with the Department of Defense or any Military Service.

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