by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at OTC? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at OTC. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $5,624 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $5,624 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at OTC.
OTC is not listed as a Yellow Ribbon participant in current federal reporting. If you need benefits beyond the Post-9/11 cap, ask the schools veteran services office whether any programs participate.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at OTC compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $556 |  |
| Out-of-state | $556 | |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at OTC.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $6,798 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,458/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $11,664 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $4,866 |
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.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; OTC estimates these costs at about $800, so the stipend covers them in full.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at OTC.
In the latest reporting year, about 193 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $630,921.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 209 | $556,695 | $2,664 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 209 | $556,695 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 36 | $65,400 | $1,817 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 36 | $65,400 | — |
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.