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Military Quick Facts

  • BAH Rate
    $2,247
  • Online BAH
    $0
  • GI Bill® Approved Programs
    YES
  • Yellow Ribbon Program
    NO
  • Approved for Tuition Assistance
    YES
  • Offers College Credit for Military Experience
    YES
  • Awards Credit for CLEP Exam
    YES
  • Awards Credit for DSST Exam
    YES
  • MyCAA
    NO

Governors State University Military and Veteran Affairs

The following is military and veteran affairs admission, tuition, and transfer information for Governors State University. This includes contact information for their veteran affairs department, as well as other info related to military and veteran programs such as Tuition Assistance and the Yellow Ribbon program.

Military and Veteran Costs
  • Tuition Cost
    $ 10,468
  • GI Bill Coverage
    - $ 10,468
  • Student Veteran Cost
    $ 0
    This GI Bill coverage is based on full benefits remaining. Any potential costs and coverage should be verified by the university before applying.

Military/Veteran Support

  • BAH - Campus
    $2,247
  • BAH - Online
    $0
  • Campus SVA Chapter
    YES
  • Full-Time Veteran Counselor On Campus
    YES
  • Signed VA Principles Of Excellence
    YES
  • Club/Association for Veterans
    YES
  • Veteran Upward Bound Program
    NO
  • 8 Keys to Veterans' Success
  • Offers ROTC Program
    NO
  • GI Bill Approved Programs
    YES
Academic Support
  • Offers College Credit for Military Experiences
    YES
  • Awards Credit for CLEP Exam
    YES
  • Awards Credit for DSST Exam
    YES
Financial Support
  • Approved for Tuition Assistance
    YES
  • Yellow Ribbon Program
    NO
  • Scholarships for Military
    NO
  • Reduced Tuition for Military
    NO
  • MyCAA
    NO
ROTC Detail
Costs
  • Undergraduate
    $10,468
    In State
    $17,980
    Out of State
  • Graduate
    $7,368
    In State
    $14,736
    Out of State
  • Textbooks
    $1,000
  • GI Bill Textbook Coverage
    - $1000
  • Total Cost to Student Veteran
    $ 0
Student Population
  • Student Count
    3,172
    Undergraduate
    2,191
    Graduate
    128
    GI Bill Students
  • Male
    29.9%
    Population
  • Female
    70.1%
    Population
Affiliation
  • Religious
    No Religious Affiliation
  • Ethnicity
    No Ethnic Affiliation
  • Gender
    Coed School
School Information
  • College Type
    Public
  • Setting
    Rural
  • Accreditation Type
    Regional
  • Duration
    4 Year
  • Calendar
    Semesters
  • Online Undergraduate
    Yes
  • Online Graduate
    Yes
Average Scores
  • Avg. Accepted
    448
    SAT Math
    435
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing
    19
    ACT
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Governors State University

Governors State University is a 4 Year, Public university located at 1 University Pky, University Park, IL. Students at Governors State University can enroll in bachelor’s, certificate, master’s, certificate, doctoral degree programs.

Governors State University Military & Veteran Support Programs

Governors State University offers the following veteran and military support programs: 

  • Governors State University has GI Bill-approved programs
  • Governors State University is approved for Tuition Assistance
  • Governors State University is not a  Yellow Ribbon school
  • Governors State University offers  credit for military
  • Governors State University awards credit for the CLEP exam
  • Governors State University awards credit for the DSST exam

Is Governors State University a GI Bill-approved school?

Yes, Governors State University is a GI Bill-approved school. However, you will need to check with the school to ensure that the GI Bill covers your preferred degree program.

Is Governors State University a Yellow Ribbon school?

No, Governors State University is not a Yellow Ribbon school.

However, as [common school name] is a public institution, your tuition costs should be covered by the GI Bill assuming you have full eligibility. You should check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is 100% covered.

Does Governors State University offer Yellow Ribbon for master’s programs?

No, Governors State University does not have Yellow Ribbon funding for its master's degree programs.

However, as Governors State University is a public institution, your tuition costs may be fully covered by the GI Bill assuming you have full eligibility. You should check with the school to ensure that your preferred master's degree program is 100% covered.

Does Governors State University offer a military discount or reduced tuition rates for military and veterans?

No, Governors State University does not necessarily offer a military discount or reduced tuition for military and veterans. However, as a state school, its rate may not exceed the military tuition assistance cap of $250. You should verify with the university to find out if the rate is below the military tuition assistance cap of $250 per credit hour. Otherwise, you may have out-of-pocket tuition costs for which you would be responsible.

What are Governors State University's military tuition rates for active military using tuition assistance funding?

Governors State University has not provided its tuition rates for active military.

We recommend that you contact the school to verify that the courses you wish to pursue do not exceed the $250 rate cap for military tuition assistance.

What are Governors State University's online tuition rates for active military?

Governors State University has not provided its tuition rates for active military.

We recommend that you contact the school to verify that the courses you wish to pursue do not exceed the $250 rate cap for military tuition assistance.

Does Governors State University offer online degree programs?

No, Governors State University does not currently offer online degree programs.

Is Governors State University approved for Tuition Assistance?

Yes, Governors State University is approved for Tuition Assistance.

Eligible students may have up to 100% of its tuition, with zero out-of-pocket costs.

You will need to verify with the school to ensure that Tuition Assistance covers your preferred degree program.