by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to Western Oregon State College for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at Western Oregon State College. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $11,025 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $11,025 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
At public institutions the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays in-state tuition and fees in full, meaning most eligible veterans pay no tuition at Western Oregon State College.
Western Oregon University participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, which can cover tuition and fees beyond the Post-9/11 GI Bill® cap through matching funds from the school and the VA. In the most recent year, about 2 students received Yellow Ribbon awards at this school.
The exact number of seats and the maximum contribution vary by degree level and program, so confirm the current limits with the schools veteran services office.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Western Oregon State College compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $2,058 |  |
| Out-of-state | $2,058 | |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at Western Oregon State College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $11,945 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,346/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $18,768 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $6,823 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; Western Oregon State College estimates these costs at about $1,125, leaving about $125 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at Western Oregon State College.
Roughly 81 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $565,661.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 70 | $515,509 | $7,364 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 61 | $452,707 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 9 | $62,802 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 8 | $12,328 | $1,541 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 6 | $9,828 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 2 | $2,500 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
References
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GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at benefits.va.gov/gibill.