by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to Concordia University, Saint Paul for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Concordia University, Saint Paul. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $25,000 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $4,765 |
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 University, Saint Paul.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Concordia University-Saint Paul and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap. Roughly 7 students used Yellow Ribbon benefits here in the latest reporting year.
Seat counts and matching amounts change by program each year; verify the details with the schools military and veteran services team.
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 Concordia University, Saint Paul falls under that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |  |
| Out-of-state | $0 | |
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, Saint Paul.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $10,800 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,499/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $19,992 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $9,192 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $3,000 in supply costs at Concordia University, Saint Paul, leaving about $2,000 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at Concordia University, Saint Paul.
Roughly 113 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $1,101,733.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 83 | $963,327 | $11,606 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 57 | $780,094 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 26 | $183,233 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 34 | $102,750 | $3,022 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 25 | $75,250 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 9 | $27,500 | — |
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.