Youngstown State University

Youngstown State University is a 4 Year, public university located in Youngstown, OH. Students at Youngstown State University can enroll in associates, bachelor’s, certificate, master’s, certificate, and doctoral degree programs.

Youngstown State University Military & Veteran Support Programs

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

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

Is Youngstown State University a GI Bill®-approved school?

Yes, Youngstown 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 Youngstown State University a Yellow Ribbon school?

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

However, as 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 Youngstown State University offer Yellow Ribbon for master’s programs?

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

However, as Youngstown 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 Youngstown State University offer a military discount or reduced tuition rates for military and veterans?

No, Youngstown 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 Youngstown State University's military tuition rates for active military using tuition assistance funding?

Youngstown 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 Youngstown State University offer online degree programs?

Yes, Youngstown State University offers a variety of online master's degree options including degrees in business administration, criminal justice, nursing, teacher education, and more! 

Is Youngstown State University approved for Tuition Assistance?

Yes, Youngstown 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.

Join Us at Youngstown State University!

Youngstown State University offers one of the best educational values in the region, offering over 120 undergraduate and graduate programs, opportunities to conduct research with top faculty, and get hands-on experience with advanced research equipment most often reserved for graduate students at other institutions; highly qualified faculty in all fields of study who are deeply committed to student success; opportunities for study abroad at surprisingly affordable costs; and educational experiences heightened and enriched by a vibrant university culture on one of Ohio's most scenic and safest campuses, adjacent to a resurgent downtown district.      

Our Veterans Resource Center

Youngstown State University prides itself in catering to the needs of its military and veteran student population. YSU boasts a 1.4 million dollar Veterans Resource Center which houses, the Veterans Affairs Office, and several amenities such as a student lounge, computer lab, study hall, kitchen, conference room, HD Cable TV, video gaming, and programming for veterans students.

Military-Affiliated Services at Youngstown

YSU provides services such as application fee waivers, priority registration, "Vets Only" courses, Veterans Advisory Council and a chapter of the Student Veterans of America (SVA). YSU also has an Army and Air Force ROTC program.