by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at TWS will the G.I. Bill® cover? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending TWS. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $21,500 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $1,265 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® limits the annual tuition benefit to roughly $20,235, so tuition beyond that is out of pocket (or covered by Yellow Ribbon) at TWS.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Tulsa Welding School-Tulsa and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap.
Seat counts and matching amounts change by program each year; verify the details with the schools military and veteran services team.
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at TWS.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,611/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $12,888 |
This allowance is paid while you are in school to help with housing and living expenses. 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; TWS estimates these costs at about $1,900, leaving about $900 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to TWS.
Approximately 128 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $1,964,713.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 122 | $2,301,183 | $18,862 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 122 | $2,301,183 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty members.
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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.