Mil-Vet Student Shopping Sheet & Affordability Resources
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Estimated Tuition and Fees
Cost of Attendance
Tuition and Fees for Undergraduate Students - Kutztown University
Tuition and Fees for Graduate Students - Kutztown University
Cost Calculator
Cost of Attendance
How much will college cost? Use the College Cost Projector to estimate how much college will cost when you are ready to enroll.Student Aid Index (SAI) Calculator
This Student Aid Index (SAI) calculator helps in estimating the student and the family’s contribution towards the cost of attending college for an academic year.
Student Loan Repayment
Loan Payment Calculator computes an estimated monthly loan payment in equal installments using a standard repayment schedule.Above calculators courtesy of FinAid.org
VA Education Benefit Comparison Tool
Visit the link below to compare all available VA education benefits and see how much of your academic tuition and fee costs may be covered at Kutztown University.
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Outside Aid & VA Work Study Program
Military-Veteran Financial Aid and Scholarships
Visit the link below to browse a list of scholarships available to Military, Veteran, and Military-Affiliated (Dependent) students.
VA Student Work-Study Program
Students using VA education benefits may be eligible to participate in the VA Work-Study Program, Kutztown University site. If you are interested in working an on-campus job supporting Mil-Vet Students and their families in the Office of Military and Veterans Services (MSU 262), please complete the application form below and email it to veterans@kutztown.edu.
Application for Work-Study Allowance
Visit the link below for more information on the program and its benefits.
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Estimated Student Loan Debt
Estimated Student Loan Debt
The U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard provides a statistical overview for numerous factors contributing to the academic and professional success of Kutztown University students. It provides insight on the average amount of student loan debt, median earning, and even information specific to your field of study at KU.
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Graduation Rates
The chart within the link below illustrates the Kutztown University Graduation and Retention rates from 2016 to 2024, provided by the Instutional Research Department here on campus.
Median years to complete studies: 4.34 years
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Post-Graduate Job Placement Rates
First Destination Career Outcomes
Provided by the KU Career Development Center
Graduates of Kutztown University of Pennsylvania consistently land impressive positions in their fields of choice as well as continue their education in competitive graduate programs for master and doctoral degrees. These First-Destination Career Outcomes are a result of surveying graduates prior to graduation, and then again at 3- and 6-months out from their graduation.
Comprehensive data for internal stakeholders (faculty & staff) may be obtained by emailing careerhelp@kutztown.edu
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Acceptance of Military Transfer Credits
For information on transferring applicable military credits and other transcripts, please visit the link below.
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Additional Requirements
Professional Licensures & Certifications
Professional licensure requirements vary by state for regulated careers such as accounting, social work, and PK-12 teaching. While Kutztown University participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA), this agreement does not govern professional licensure requirements across participating states, districts, and territories.
Our academic programs are specifically designed to fulfill the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) requirements for licensure and certification recommendations. To determine whether a specific program's curriculum meets licensure or certification requirements in other states, please review our state-by-state disclosure list.
Visit the link below to see a full list of these program-specific requirements.
Professional Licensures / Certifications
Certification Resources
The Kutztown University College of Education offers resources to help students obtain required certifications for their specific programs. Visit the link below to learn more.
Teacher Certification / Act 48 Continuing Professional Education
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Financial Aid Resources & Net Price Calculator
All students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which becomes available on October 1st for the 2026 - 2027 academic year.
KU students can access their financial aid information on MyKU
- Locate the “Student Self Service” tile and select the “dashboard” option.
- On the next page, locate the far-right "Financial Aid" tile.
- The student’s financial aid information can be found by clicking the “financial aid” link under the white “financial aid” tile.
Financial Aid Estimates for prospective students can be found using the Net Price Calculator here: https://app.meadowfi.com/kutztown
Prospective Students are also encouraged to contact KU's Financial Aid Office directly for more detailed advising and assisstance.
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Additional Resources
GI Bill Comparison Tool
Discover how your GI Bill benefits can support your education. Search and compare approved schools, employers, exams, licenses, and certifications to see how much your VA benefits can help cover.
GI Bill® Comparison Tool | Veterans Affairs
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Selecting the right academic institutions is not always easy. The College Scorecard allows students and families to search and compare colleges to make that choice easier.
College Navigator
The National Center for Education Statistics
The college navigator is another college comparison tool that allows prospective students to compare tuition and fees, graduation and retention rates, etc. at different institutions.
College Navigator - National Center for Education Statistics
Understanding Your Financial Aid Award Offers
Big Future - CollegeBoard
By spring of your senior year you’ve probably applied to college, filled out your financial aid forms, and been accepted by schools you’re interested in going to. Now you should start thinking about how much each of these colleges will cost. The financial aid offer will help you understand the costs for your first year of college and every year you plan to attend.
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Isakson and Roe Section 1018 Requirements
Section 1018 of Public Law 116-315, Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020, adds new requirements for educational institutions participating in the educational assistance programs of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). These new provisions became effective June 15, 2021 and apply to Institutions of Higher Learning and Non-College Degree institutions beginning August 1, 2021. Many of the requirements are consistent with the requirements of the Principles of Excellence, currently in Executive Order 13607; however, there are requirements in addition to those embodied in the Principles of Excellence which schools must also satisfy to maintain approval for GI Bill® participation.
The purpose of this page is to meet the requirements outlined in Section 1018 of Public Law 116-315, Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania provides the resources on this page, along with other internal university processes, to ensure compliance. Information pertaining to Section 1018 requirements is available above. As outlined, universities will provide financial information to students using benefits under chapter 30, 31, 32, 33, or 35 of title 38,U.S.C.,or chapter 1606 of title 10, U.S.C. with a College Financing Plan (personalized shopping sheet) that contains the information found on this page.
