by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Oregon State will the G.I. Bill® cover? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at Oregon State. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $13,494 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $13,494 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
At public institutions the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays in-state tuition and fees in full, meaning most eligible veterans pay no tuition at Oregon State.
Oregon State University 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. About 4 Yellow Ribbon recipients were reported 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.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Oregon State compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |  |
| Out-of-state | $0 | |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at Oregon State.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $15,075 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,457/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $19,656 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $4,581 |
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 $600 in supply costs at Oregon State, so the stipend covers them in full.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Oregon State.
Approximately 1,290 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $11,956,953.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 1,156 | $11,329,107 | $9,800 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 1,061 | $10,540,510 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 95 | $788,597 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 325 | $1,032,023 | $3,175 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 293 | $950,619 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 32 | $81,404 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty members.
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.