by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Concordia University, Texas? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending Concordia University, Texas. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $36,690 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $16,455 |
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, Texas.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Concordia University Texas and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap. In the most recent year, about 7 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.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Concordia University, Texas compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |  |
| Out-of-state | $0 | |
On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at Concordia University, Texas.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $8,844 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,466/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $19,728 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $10,884 |
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.
Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; Concordia University, Texas estimates these costs at about $800, so the stipend covers them in full.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Concordia University, Texas.
Approximately 61 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $772,633.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 74 | $1,403,039 | $18,960 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 67 | $1,310,584 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 7 | $92,455 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 4 | $9,000 | $2,250 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 4 | $9,000 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 0 | $0 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
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.