How much of the cost at Southeastern Oklahoma State University 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 Southeastern Oklahoma State University. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $7,200 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $7,200 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
Federal data does not indicate that Southeastern Oklahoma State University 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 Southeastern Oklahoma State University is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $516 | |
| Out-of-state | $516 |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $8,000 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,581/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $12,648 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $4,648 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; Southeastern Oklahoma State University estimates these costs at about $1,200, leaving about $200 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
In the latest reporting year, about 111 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $655,205.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 110 | $622,572 | $5,660 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 64 | $440,031 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 46 | $182,541 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 164 | $634,962 | $3,872 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 44 | $155,494 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 120 | $479,468 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
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.