by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Concordia University, Nebraska? 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 Concordia University, Nebraska. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $39,330 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $19,095 |
Because the Post-9/11 tuition benefit is capped near $20,235 per year, tuition above the cap is the veterans responsibility at Concordia University, Nebraska.
Concordia University-Nebraska is a Yellow Ribbon school: the institution and the VA jointly fund tuition that exceeds the GI Bill® cap. In the most recent year, about 2 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.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Concordia University, Nebraska is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $200 |  |
| Out-of-state | $200 | |
On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at Concordia University, Nebraska.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $10,350 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,569/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $12,552 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $2,202 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. 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 $1,070 in supply costs at Concordia University, Nebraska, leaving about $70 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Concordia University, Nebraska.
Roughly 19 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $249,788.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 17 | $235,041 | $13,826 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 15 | $222,486 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 2 | $12,555 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 4 | $11,875 | $2,969 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 2 | $8,125 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 2 | $3,750 | — |
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.