by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to Concordia University, Ann Arbor 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.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at Concordia University, Ann Arbor. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $34,200 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $13,965 |
Because the Post-9/11 tuition benefit is capped near $20,235 per year, tuition above the cap is the veterans responsibility at Concordia University, Ann Arbor.
Concordia University Ann Arbor participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, which can cover tuition and fees beyond the Post-9/11 GI Bill® cap through matching funds from the school and the VA. In the most recent year, about 1 students received Yellow Ribbon awards at this school.
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 Concordia University, Ann Arbor compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $460 |  |
| Out-of-state | $460 | |
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 Concordia University, Ann Arbor.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $12,310 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,595/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $20,760 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $8,450 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
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 Concordia University, Ann Arbor run about $2,400, leaving about $1,400 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at Concordia University, Ann Arbor.
Approximately 8 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $155,386.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 8 | $121,952 | $15,244 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 6 | $106,685 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 2 | $15,267 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service 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.