by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to Ottawa University - Kansas City for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
Ottawa University-Kansas City 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.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Ottawa University - Kansas City compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $1,320 |  |
| Out-of-state | $1,320 | |
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 Ottawa University - Kansas City.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,049/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $16,392 |
The Monthly Housing Allowance is paid for the months you are enrolled and is meant to offset off-campus living costs. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at Ottawa University - Kansas City.
Roughly 20 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $165,684.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 15 | $147,916 | $9,861 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 11 | $121,475 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 4 | $26,441 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 1 | $2,250 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 0 | $0 | — |
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.