by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Oakland Community College? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Oakland Community College. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $5,560 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $5,560 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Public-college veterans generally have their entire in-state tuition paid by the Post-9/11 GI Bill® at Oakland Community College.
There is no record that Oakland Community College participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program in the latest federal data. If you need benefits beyond the Post-9/11 cap, ask the schools veteran services office whether any programs participate.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Oakland Community College is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $110 |  |
| Out-of-state | $110 | |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at Oakland Community College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $9,074 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,364/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $18,912 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $9,838 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a books-and-supplies stipend of up to $1,000 per year. Estimated book and supply costs at Oakland Community College run about $1,866, leaving about $866 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Oakland Community College.
Approximately 136 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $317,520.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 152 | $429,411 | $2,825 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 152 | $429,411 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 34 | $120,484 | $3,544 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 34 | $120,484 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.
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.