by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at ORU will the G.I. Bill® cover? 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 ORU. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $34,100 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $13,865 |
Because the Post-9/11 tuition benefit is capped near $20,235 per year, tuition above the cap is the veterans responsibility at ORU.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Oral Roberts University and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap.
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 ORU compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $430 |  |
| Out-of-state | $430 | |
On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at ORU.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $13,200 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,611/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $12,888 |
| Estimated shortfall to cover yourself | $312 |
The housing benefit does not fully cover estimated living costs at this school — budget for the gap. 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 $1,920 in supply costs at ORU, leaving about $920 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to ORU.
Approximately 76 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $673,020.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 70 | $604,682 | $8,638 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 58 | $556,510 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 12 | $48,172 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 18 | $50,125 | $2,785 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 15 | $44,125 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 3 | $6,000 | — |
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.