by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Miami University - Oxford? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Miami University - Oxford. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $17,809 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $17,809 |
| 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 Miami University - Oxford.
Miami University-Oxford 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. About 9 Yellow Ribbon recipients were reported 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 Miami University - Oxford compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $127 |  |
| Out-of-state | $127 | |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at Miami University - Oxford.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $16,714 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,277/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $18,216 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $1,502 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,240 in supply costs at Miami University - Oxford, leaving about $240 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Miami University - Oxford.
In the latest reporting year, about 177 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $1,946,179.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 24 | $97,418 | $4,059 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 12 | $48,404 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 12 | $49,014 | — |
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.