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Central Michigan University G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

How Much of Central Michigan's Tuition Will the G.I. Bill® Cover?

How much will you pay to attend Central Michigan University? Below you can review how much of your expenses at Central Michigan the GI Bill® will cover.

Do I Really Need to do Research About the G.I. Bill®?

Did you know that G.I. Bill® funding has a cap? Below you'll find out if the entire cost of attendance at Central Michigan is covered. This data varies for each school so be sure to check out G.I. Bill® information for each school you're interested in!

Veterans Typically Attend Central Michigan University for no More Than $2,144

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend Central Michigan University should not be more than $2,144.

Veteran Sticker Price$26,202
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$24,058
Total Out Of Pocket$2,144

Public College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you live in Michigan and you qualify for full benefits, your tuition and fees will be covered by your Post-9/11 benefits. If you live outside of Michigan and it has been less than three years since your discharge Central Michigan University will consider you an in-state student anyways and you will be fully covered.

Veteran Tuition And Fees$12,746
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$12,746
Total In Your Pocket-$0
*Note: The tuition benefit is capped at the lessor of the actual tuition charged to you or $20,235.
Remember, some forms of aid such as Pell Grants are awarded in addition to your Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits so be sure to fill out your FASA forms.

Yellow Ribbon Participation Could Not Be Determined

Unfortunately, it looks like Central Michigan University does not participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program. If you have tuition and fees charges that are not covered by your Post-9/11 benefits, you will have to pay some tuition out of pocket unless you qualify for other financial aid.

Questions to Ask the Admissions Department

Per Credit Fees and the Active Duty Tuition Assistance Cap

With a per credit charge for in-state students of $424, Central Michigan University falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$424 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$789 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with Central Michigan University to see if that policy is true for part-time students as well.

Your Living Expenses May Not Be Fully Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what Central Michigan University thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $2,144. It is possible that your actual living expenses will be covered if you live more frugally than what the college expects.

Off Campus Living Expenses$12,456
Post-9/11 Benefit$10,312
Total Out Of Pocket$2,144
A MHA of $1,289 is likely the largest benefit paid directly to you.

Your Books and Supplies are Likely Covered

Your book stipend of $1000 more than covers what Central Michigan University estimates your expenses to be ($1,000).

Supplies Expenses$1,000
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total In Your Pocket-$0
Not Happy With This College? Is Central Michigan University not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
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