East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, TN

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Military Quick Facts

  • BAH Rate
    $1,118
  • Online BAH
    $0
  • 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
Yellow Ribbon

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
    $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
    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
ROTC Detail
Yellow Ribbon Detail
  • Degree level
    Undergraduate
  • All
  • Amount
    Unlimited
  • Number
    Unlimited
  • Degree level
    All
  • All
  • Amount
    Unlimited
  • Number
    Unlimited
Costs
  • Undergraduate
    $9,259
    In State
    $27,406
    Out of State
  • Graduate
    $11,871
    In State
    $29,851
    Out of State
  • Cost-Per-Credit Hour - Undergraduate
    $307
    Campus
    $460
    Online
  • Cost-Per-Credit Hour - Graduate
    $488
    Campus
    $732
    Online
  • Textbooks
    $1,350
  • GI Bill Textbook Coverage
    - $1000
  • Total Cost to Student Veteran
    $ 350
Student Population
  • Student Count
    10,490
    Undergraduate
    2,884
    Graduate
    500
    GI Bill Students
  • Male
    42%
    Population
  • Female
    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 Math
    505
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing
    22
    ACT
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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

Come see us in person at Camp Lejeune on March 14, 2024, at the education fair located in the Camp Lejeune Education Center!

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:

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.