College for Creative Studies G.I. Bill® Benefits

Will you go to CCS for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.

• What Veterans Pay Out of Pocket
• Tuition Coverage
• Yellow Ribbon Participation
• Per-Credit Charges and Tuition Assistance
• Living Expense Coverage
• Book Stipend Coverage
• Veteran Benefit Dollars
• References

Expect Roughly $31,120 in Tuition Out of Pocket at College for Creative Studies

Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending CCS. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.

Private College Tuition Not Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

The Post-9/11 GI Bill® limits the annual tuition benefit to roughly $20,235, so tuition beyond that is out of pocket (or covered by Yellow Ribbon) at CCS.

Yellow Ribbon Program Available

Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, College for Creative Studies and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap. In the most recent year, about 7 students received Yellow Ribbon awards at this school.

The exact number of seats and the maximum contribution vary by degree level and program, so confirm the current limits with the schools veteran services office.

Per-Credit Fees and the Active-Duty Tuition Assistance Cap

Active-duty service members using DoD Tuition Assistance are capped at $250 per credit hour. The chart below shows whether the per-credit charge at CCS falls under that cap.

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$1,200
Out-of-state	$1,200

Your Living Expenses Are Likely Covered

Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at CCS.

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.

Book and Supply Stipend

With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $2,154 in supply costs at CCS, leaving about $1,154 out of pocket.

GI Bill® & DoD Benefits Used at College for Creative Studies

Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to CCS.

Roughly 16 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $248,615.

GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.

Helpful Veteran Links

• CCS Veteran & Military Services
• Back to CCS Net Price
• Continue to CCS Value for Your Money
• File a complaint with the VA

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• VA GI Bill® Comparison Tool
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

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.