by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at OC? 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 OC. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $4,197 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $4,197 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at OC.
Federal data does not indicate that OC currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Check directly with the school, since participation can change year to year.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether OC is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $275 |  |
| Out-of-state | $275 | |
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 OC.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $10,700 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,481/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $19,848 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $9,148 |
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 $708 in supply costs at OC, so the stipend covers them in full.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at OC.
In the latest reporting year, about 518 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $1,618,992.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 657 | $2,296,728 | $3,496 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 657 | $2,296,728 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 44 | $80,773 | $1,836 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 44 | $80,773 | — |
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.