by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at Concordia College Moorhead will the G.I. Bill® cover? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Concordia College Moorhead. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $30,020 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $9,785 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® caps the annual tuition benefit (about $20,235), so the tuition above that is a gap veterans must cover through Yellow Ribbon, savings, or other aid at Concordia College Moorhead.
Concordia College at Moorhead 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. Roughly 8 students used Yellow Ribbon benefits here in the latest reporting year.
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 Concordia College Moorhead is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $770 |  |
| Out-of-state | $770 | |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at Concordia College Moorhead.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $11,880 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,632/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $13,056 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $1,176 |
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 College Moorhead run about $900, 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 Concordia College Moorhead.
In the latest reporting year, about 13 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $281,998.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 10 | $242,001 | $24,200 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 10 | $242,001 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 0 | $0 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 3 | $10,000 | $3,333 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 3 | $10,000 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 0 | $0 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.
References
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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.