by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to Western Technical College for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Western Technical College. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $62,046 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $41,811 |
Because the Post-9/11 tuition benefit is capped near $20,235 per year, tuition above the cap is the veterans responsibility at Western Technical College.
There is no record that Western Technical College participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program in the latest federal data. Contact the veteran services office to confirm whether any programs offer Yellow Ribbon matching.
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 Western Technical College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,896/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $15,168 |
The Monthly Housing Allowance is paid for the months you are enrolled and is meant to offset off-campus living costs. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
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 Western Technical College run about $7,588, leaving about $6,588 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at Western Technical College.
In the latest reporting year, about 132 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $1,806,835.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 116 | $1,581,612 | $13,635 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 100 | $1,439,780 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 16 | $141,832 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty 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.