by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Southern Oregon University? 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 Southern Oregon University. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $12,093 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $12,093 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Public-college veterans generally have their entire in-state tuition paid by the Post-9/11 GI Bill® at Southern Oregon University.
Southern Oregon University is not listed as a Yellow Ribbon participant in current federal reporting. Contact the veteran services office to confirm whether any programs offer Yellow Ribbon matching.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Southern Oregon University is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $104 |  |
| Out-of-state | $104 | |
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 Southern Oregon University.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $15,440 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,346/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $18,768 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $3,328 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a books-and-supplies stipend of up to $1,000 per year. Estimated book and supply costs at Southern Oregon University run about $999, so the stipend covers them in full.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Southern Oregon University.
Roughly 97 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $805,149.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 83 | $767,609 | $9,248 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 69 | $659,360 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 14 | $108,249 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 61 | $207,043 | $3,394 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 61 | $207,043 | — |
| 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.