by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to MyComputerCareer - Westerville for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at MyComputerCareer - Westerville. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $17,271 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $17,271 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Because tuition is at or below the annual Post-9/11 benefit, the GI Bill® covers it in full at MyComputerCareer - Westerville.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, MyComputerCareer at Columbus and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap. In the most recent year, about 8 students received Yellow Ribbon awards at this school.
Available Yellow Ribbon seats and maximum contributions differ by program and degree level — check with the veteran services office for current limits.
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 MyComputerCareer - Westerville.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,908/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $15,264 |
The MHA helps cover the cost of living while enrolled. 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; MyComputerCareer - Westerville estimates these costs at about $2,726, leaving about $1,726 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to MyComputerCareer - Westerville.
Approximately 690 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $12,633,289.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 788 | $16,132,982 | $20,473 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 788 | $16,132,982 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 0 | $0 | — |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 0 | $0 | — |
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.