by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to Kettering 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.
Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending Kettering. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $46,380 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $26,145 |
Because the Post-9/11 tuition benefit is capped near $20,235 per year, tuition above the cap is the veterans responsibility at Kettering.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Kettering University and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap. In the most recent year, about 4 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 Kettering compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |  |
| Out-of-state | $0 | |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at Kettering.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $9,500 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,533/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $12,264 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $2,764 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,100 in supply costs at Kettering, leaving about $100 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Kettering.
In the latest reporting year, about 21 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $327,373.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 23 | $421,493 | $18,326 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 17 | $327,236 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 6 | $94,257 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 3 | $7,667 | $2,556 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 1 | $3,000 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 2 | $4,667 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
References
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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.