by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at OSU Institute of Technology? 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 OSU Institute of Technology. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $5,774 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $5,774 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Tuition and fees here fall within the annual Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefit, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at OSU Institute of Technology.
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology 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.
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.
Active-duty service members using DoD Tuition Assistance are capped at $250 per credit hour. The chart below shows whether the per-credit charge at OSU Institute of Technology falls under that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $40 |  |
| Out-of-state | $40 | |
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 OSU Institute of Technology.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $6,926 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,476/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $11,808 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $4,882 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,100 in supply costs at OSU Institute of Technology, leaving about $100 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to OSU Institute of Technology.
In the latest reporting year, about 80 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $320,667.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 70 | $308,141 | $4,402 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 70 | $308,141 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 7 | $11,233 | $1,605 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 7 | $11,233 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty 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.