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Ohio University - Athens Campus G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

How Much of Ohio University - Athens Campus' Tuition Will the G.I. Bill® Cover?

How much will you pay to attend OHIO Athens? Below you can review how much of your expenses at Ohio University - Athens Campus the GI Bill® will cover.

Isn't G.I. Bill® Coverage All the Same?

Did you know that G.I. Bill® funding has a cap? Below you'll find out if the entire cost of attendance at Ohio University - Athens Campus is covered. This data varies for each school so be sure to check out G.I. Bill® information for each school you're interested in!

Veterans Typically Attend Ohio University - Athens Campus for no More Than $6,576

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend Ohio University - Athens Campus should not be more than $6,576.

Veteran Sticker Price$30,764
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$24,188
Total Out Of Pocket$6,576

Public College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you live in Ohio and you qualify for full benefits, your tuition and fees will be covered by your Post-9/11 benefits. If you live outside of Ohio and it has been less than three years since your discharge Ohio University - Athens Campus will consider you an in-state student anyways and you will be fully covered.

Veteran Tuition And Fees$12,612
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$12,612
Total In Your Pocket-$0
*Note: The tuition benefit is capped at the lessor of the actual tuition charged to you or $20,235.
Remember, some forms of aid such as Pell Grants are awarded in addition to your Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits so be sure to fill out your FASA forms.

Yellow Ribbon Program

It appears as though Ohio University - Athens Campus participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, but we could not determine if there are restrictions of this participation. If you have tuition and fees charges that are not covered by your Post-9/11 benefits, you may be able to get additional assistance in the form of a Yellow Ribbon Award so check with the college.

Remember, only veterans who qualify for full Post-9/11 benefits are eligible to participate in a Yellow Ribbon program.

Ohio University - Athens Campus awarded a total of $773 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 10 veterans for an average award of $77 ($155 after government matching).

Questions to Ask the Admissions Department

Per Credit Fees and the Active Duty Tuition Assistance Cap

With a per credit charge for in-state students of $595, Ohio University - Athens Campus falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$595 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$1,077 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with Ohio University - Athens Campus to see if that policy is true for part-time students as well.

Your Living Expenses May Not Be Fully Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what Ohio University - Athens Campus thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $6,592. It is possible that your actual living expenses will be covered if you live more frugally than what the college expects.

Off Campus Living Expenses$17,168
Post-9/11 Benefit$10,576
Total Out Of Pocket$6,592
A MHA of $1,322 is likely the largest benefit paid directly to you.

Your Books and Supplies are Likely Covered

Your book stipend of $1000 more than covers what Ohio University - Athens Campus estimates your expenses to be ($984).

Supplies Expenses$984
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total In Your Pocket$16
Not Happy With This College? Is Ohio University - Athens Campus not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
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