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Georgia State University G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

How Much of Georgia State's Tuition Will the G.I. Bill® Cover?

How much will you pay to attend Georgia State University? Below you can review how much of your expenses at Georgia State the GI Bill® will cover.

Do I Really Need to do Research About the G.I. Bill®?

Did you know that G.I. Bill® funding has a cap? Below you'll find out if the entire cost of attendance at Georgia State 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!

Veterans Typically Attend Georgia State University for no More Than $128

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend Georgia State University should not be more than $128.

Veteran Sticker Price$29,246
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$29,118
Total Out Of Pocket$128

Public College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you live in Georgia and you qualify for full benefits, your tuition and fees will be covered by your Post-9/11 benefits. If you live outside of Georgia and it has been less than three years since your discharge Georgia State University will consider you an in-state student anyways and you will be fully covered.

Veteran Tuition And Fees$9,286
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$9,286
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 Georgia 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.

Georgia State University awarded a total of $12,762 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 2 veterans for an average award of $6,381 ($12,762 after government matching).

The following table may show you how likely you are to have outstanding tuition costs covered by the Yellow Ribbon Program at Georgia 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
AllAll30unlimited$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 $298, Georgia State University falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$298 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$933 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 Georgia 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 Georgia State University thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $872. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses$17,960
Post-9/11 Benefit$18,832
Total In Your Pocket$872
A MHA of $2,354 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 Georgia State University estimates your expenses to be ($2,000).

Supplies Expenses$2,000
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket$1,000
Not Happy With This College? Is Georgia State 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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