by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Northern Michigan University? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending Northern Michigan University. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $13,304 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $13,304 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Public-college veterans generally have their entire in-state tuition paid by the Post-9/11 GI Bill® at Northern Michigan University.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Northern Michigan University and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap.
Seat counts and matching amounts change by program each year; verify the details with the schools military and veteran services team.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Northern Michigan University compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $102 |  |
| Out-of-state | $102 | |
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 Northern Michigan University.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $10,850 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,980/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $15,840 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $4,990 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
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 Northern Michigan University run about $720, so the stipend covers them in full.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Northern Michigan University.
Roughly 122 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $1,197,339.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 109 | $1,172,869 | $10,760 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 106 | $1,160,082 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 3 | $12,787 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 36 | $121,750 | $3,382 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 33 | $117,250 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 3 | $4,500 | — |
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.