by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at UW Oshkosh 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 UW Oshkosh. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $8,212 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $8,212 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Tuition and fees here fall within the annual Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefit, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at UW Oshkosh.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap. Roughly 4 students used Yellow Ribbon benefits here in the latest reporting year.
Available Yellow Ribbon seats and maximum contributions differ by program and degree level — check with the veteran services office for current limits.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at UW Oshkosh compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $61 |  |
| Out-of-state | $61 | |
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 UW Oshkosh.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $8,940 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,692/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $13,536 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $4,596 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. 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; UW Oshkosh estimates these costs at about $1,000, 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 UW Oshkosh.
Roughly 163 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $978,752.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 161 | $1,105,174 | $6,864 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 147 | $1,011,499 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 14 | $93,675 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 6 | $13,222 | $2,204 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 4 | $10,722 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 2 | $2,500 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service 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.