by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to Concord University 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 Concord University. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $9,700 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $9,700 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Public-college veterans generally have their entire in-state tuition paid by the Post-9/11 GI Bill® at Concord University.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Concord University and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap.
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.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Concord University is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $600 |  |
| Out-of-state | $600 | |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at Concord University.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $12,114 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,431/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $11,448 |
| Estimated shortfall to cover yourself | $666 |
Living costs here run above the housing allowance, so plan to cover the difference from savings or other income. 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 Concord University run about $1,100, leaving about $100 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Concord University.
Approximately 29 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $203,755.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 23 | $165,070 | $7,177 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 17 | $123,144 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 6 | $41,926 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 6 | $22,808 | $3,801 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 5 | $21,308 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 1 | $1,500 | — |
These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty members.
References
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.