The College of New Jersey G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

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

How much will attending The College of New Jersey cost you? Below you'll find a breakdown of the G.I. Bill® tuition assistance and more for TCNJ.

Why is the G.I. Bill® Important?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if TCNJ'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 The College of New Jersey as a Veteran and Walk Away With at Least $1,522

Thanks to the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (assuming you fully qualify), we expect your yearly benefits to exceed your cost to attend The College of New Jersey by at least $1,522.

Public College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

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

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 The College of New Jersey 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 The College of New Jersey. Remember, contributions from the college will be matched by the VA.

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 $470, The College of New Jersey falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$470 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$893 per credit

Your Living Expenses Likely Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what The College of New Jersey thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $1,722. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Your Books and Supplies are Not Fully Covered

Your book stipend of $1000 will not cover what The College of New Jersey estimates your expenses to be ($1,200).