by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to West Virginia University Tech for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, West Virginia University Institute of Technology 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.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at West Virginia University Tech compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |  |
| Out-of-state | $0 | |
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; West Virginia University Tech estimates these costs at about $950, so the stipend covers them in full.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to West Virginia University Tech.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 13 | $76,537 | $5,887 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 13 | $76,537 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 10 | $32,595 | $3,260 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 10 | $32,595 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
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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.