East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN
Military Quick Facts
BAH Rate
$1,118
Online BAH
$988
GI Bill® Approved Programs
✓YES
Yellow Ribbon Program
✓YES
Approved for Tuition Assistance
✓YES
Offers College Credit for Military Experience
✓YES
Awards Credit for CLEP Exam
✓YES
Awards Credit for DSST Exam
✗NO
$0 Tuition Cost for Veterans
MyCAA
✓YES
East Tennessee State University Military and Veteran Affairs
The following is military and veteran affairs admission, tuition, and transfer information for East Tennessee 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
$ 9,259
GI Bill Coverage
- $ 9,259
Student Veteran Cost
$ 0
Tuition Cost-Per-Credit-Hour
$ 307
Tuition Assistance
- $ 250
Military Student Cost
$ 57
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
$1,118
BAH - Online
$988
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
✓YES
8 Keys to Veterans' Success
✓YES
Offers ROTC Program
✓YES
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
✗NO
Financial Support
Approved for Tuition Assistance
✓YES
Yellow Ribbon Program
✓YES
Scholarships for Military
✓YES
Reduced Tuition for Military
✗NO
MyCAA
✓YES
Accreditation
Regional
Availability
Classroom & Online
Yellow Ribbon Detail
Degree level
Undergraduate
All
Amount
Unlimited
Number
Unlimited
Degree level
All
All
Amount
Unlimited
Number
Unlimited
Veteran Affairs Contact Info
David Haselroth
East Tennessee State University Box 70561 .
Johnson City,
TN 37614
Click to view
(423) 439-6850
Costs
Undergraduate
$9,259
In State$27,406
Out of StateGraduate
$11,871
In State$29,851
Out of StateCost-Per-Credit Hour - Undergraduate
$307
Campus$460
OnlineCost-Per-Credit Hour - Graduate
$488
Campus$732
OnlineTextbooks
$1,350
GI Bill Textbook Coverage
- $1000
Total Cost to Student Veteran
$ 350
Student Population
Student Count
10,490
Undergraduate2,884
Graduate500
GI Bill StudentsMale
42%
PopulationFemale
58%
Population
Affiliation
Religious
No Religious Affiliation
Ethnicity
No Ethnic Affiliation
Gender
Coed School
School Information
College Type
Public
Setting
Urban
Accreditation Type
Regional
Duration
4 Year
Calendar
Semesters
Online Undergraduate
Yes
Online Graduate
Yes
Average Scores
Avg. Accepted
530
SAT Math505
SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing22
ACT
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Admission Info
1276 Gilbreath Drive.
Johnson City,
TN 37614
Click to view
(423) 439-6850
Veteran Affairs Info
David Haselroth
East Tennessee State University Box 70561 .
Johnson City,
TN 37614
Click to view
(423) 439-6850
Dan Bishop
Director of Military and Veteran Services
Colonel Dan Bishop graduated from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 1996 as a distinguished military graduate, receiving his commission as an Armor officer. After completing his Basic Officer Course at Fort Knox, KY, his first assignment was to the 2nd Battalion, 37th Armor Regiment in Friedberg, Germany, where he served as a Tank Platoon Leader and Company Executive Officer. During this assignment, COL Bishop met his wife Kristen who was also serving in Germany, assigned as a Quartermaster Officer. COL Bishop transitioned to the Military Intelligence Corps, attending the Intelligence Transition, Advanced, as well as Counterintelligence courses. COL Bishop spent his Captain years assigned to Fort Hood, Texas with the 1st Cavalry Division where he served in a variety of positions to include Division Intelligence Collection Manager, Senior Intelligence Officer for 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, and Assistant Operations Officer for the 312th Military Intelligence Battalion. COL Bishop deployed as the 312th’s Headquarters Company Commander to Baghdad, Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom II from 2004-2005. Following OIF II, COL Bishop attended graduate school at Columbia University as part of the Eisenhower Leadership Development Program, earning a Master’s Degree in Organizational Psychology with a follow-on assignment as a student at the Command and General Staff College. Reassigned in 2007 to Fort Bragg, NC, he served with the Joint Special Operations Command initially as an Intelligence Planner, later serving as J2 Chief of Future Operations, and finally as the J2X, responsible for Human Intelligence, Counterintelligence, and Detention operations. COL Bishop deployed to Iraq multiple times with a Joint Special Operations Task Force. From 2012 to 2014, COL Bishop served with the Buccaneer Battalion as the Professor of Military Science at East Tennessee State University. He followed his tour at ETSU with an assignment as Commander, 308th Military Intelligence Battalion. After which, COL Bishop deployed to Afghanistan in July 2016 serving with the NATO Special Operations Component Command - Afghanistan. In 2017, COL Bishop served as a U.S. Army War College Fellow at the Walsh School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University. In 2018, COL Bishop was assigned to the Pentagon, Sensitive and Special Operations Division in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence.
East Tennessee State University
ETSU Serves those who have served…
- In-state tuition rate for GI BILL® recipients
- Priority registration for current students
- MARC access with free printing, coffee, and snacks
- VA work-study opportunities
- Veteran recognition solely for graduating veterans
- Membership in the SVA at ETSU
In-House Scholarships for Military-Affiliated Students
Scholarships for Military Affiliated Students include:
- Out-of-state tuition waivers
- Scholarships for students that have exhausted their G.I. Bill® benefits, or did not qualify
- Military Affiliated Child Scholarship provides up to $1,000 per semester to children of honorably discharged veterans
- Military Affiliated Spouse Scholarship provides up to $1,000 per semester to spouses of honorably discharged veterans
- Military Affiliated Student Overtime Scholarship provides up to $1,500 per semester for honorably discharged veterans that have exhausted their G.I. Bill® benefits
Occupational services
- Resume writing
- Job interview practice
- Networking with local businesses in Johnson City / Kingsport, TN
STRIVE – Startup Training Resources Inspiring Veteran Entrepreneurship
The STRIVE program is a free entrepreneurship training program for Veterans, Reserve, and National Guard members. Over the course of the program, participants will learn the skills needed to launch a successful business as well as gain post-program support from both the local and national IVMF networks. Strive is an 8-week course.
Academic Coaching/mentorship
We understand the military is accustomed to having a mentor or teammate. Our tutoring team can partner you with someone with a similar background, their single goal is to help make your journey through higher education as successful as possible.
East Tennessee State University Military & Veteran Support Programs
East Tennessee State University offers the following veteran and military support programs:
- East Tennessee State University has GI Bill approved programs
- Has a Student Veterans of America chapter
- Offers credit for military experience
- Awards credit for the CLEP exams
- Does not award credit for the DSST exams
- Approved for Tuition Assistance
- East Tennessee State University is a Yellow Ribbon school
- East Tennessee State University is a MyCAA approved school
Is East Tennessee State University a GI Bill approved school?
Yes, East Tennessee 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 East Tennessee State University a Yellow Ribbon school?
Yes, East Tennessee State University is a Yellow Ribbon school.
Eligible military and veteran students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero tuition costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is 100% covered by the Yellow Ribbon.
Does East Tennessee State University offer Yellow Ribbon for master’s programs?
No, East Tennessee State University offers Yellow Ribbon funding for master’s programs.
Eligible students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that the Yellow Ribbon in fact covers your preferred advanced degree program.
Does East Tennessee State University offer a military discount or reduced tuition rates for military and veterans?
Yes, East Tennessee State University offers a military discount or reduced tuition for military and veterans.
What are East Tennessee State University’s tuition rates for military and veterans?
At $429 per credit hour East Tennessee State University’s tuition rate for active military does exceed the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour. This means that the student may, have out-of-pocket costs.
What are East Tennessee State University’s online tuition rates for military and veterans?
At $493 per credit hour East Tennessee State University’s online tuition rate for active military does exceed the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour. This means that the student may have out-of-pocket costs.
Does East Tennessee State University offer online degree programs?
Yes, East Tennessee State University offers online degree programs.
Is East Tennessee State University approved for Tuition Assistance?
Yes, East Tennessee State University is approved for Tuition Assistance.
Eligible students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that Tuition Assistance covers your preferred degree program.
Does East Tennessee State University offer master’s programs covered by Tuition Assistance?
Yes, East Tennessee State University has master’s degree programs covered by Tuition Assistance funding.
Eligible active military students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that Tuition Assistance covers your preferred degree program.
Is East Tennessee State University a military-friendly school?
East Tennessee State University is considered military-friendly. They feature a veteran counselor on campus, credit for military service, and are a Yellow Ribbon School. In addition, the school is approved for tuition assistance offering a reduced tuition rate for the military.
Is East Tennessee State University a MyCAA school?
Yes, East Tennessee State University is a Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) approved school.
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