by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to Concorde Career College - Aurora 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.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Concorde Career College - Aurora. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $16,684 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $16,684 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at Concorde Career College - Aurora.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Concorde Career College-Aurora and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap. In the most recent year, about 13 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.
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at Concorde Career College - Aurora.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,982/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $23,856 |
The Monthly Housing Allowance is paid for the months you are enrolled and is meant to offset off-campus living costs. 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 Concorde Career College - Aurora run about $632, so the stipend covers them in full.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at Concorde Career College - Aurora.
In the latest reporting year, about 71 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $1,137,889.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 73 | $1,080,165 | $14,797 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 73 | $1,080,165 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 2 | $7,948 | $3,974 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 2 | $7,948 | — |
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.