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Spring Arbor University G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Will You go to Spring Arbor for Free Thanks to the G.I. Bill®?

How much will attending Spring Arbor University cost you? Below you'll find a breakdown of the G.I. Bill® tuition assistance and more for Spring Arbor.

Why is the G.I. Bill® Important?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if Spring Arbor's tuition is covered. Be sure to check out the G.I. Bill® information for each school you're considering because each school's coverage varies.

Veterans Typically Attend Spring Arbor University for no More Than $11,577

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend Spring Arbor University should not be more than $11,577.

Veteran Sticker Price$43,508
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$31,931
Total Out Of Pocket$11,577

Private College Tuition Not Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

Even if you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Spring Arbor University will not be fully covered. Spring Arbor University charges $30,472 a year for tuition and fees but your maximum Post-9/11 benefit is only $20,235. In order to make up the shortfall you will need some additional aid from the college and/or government.

Veteran Tuition And Fees$30,472
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$20,235
Total Out Of Pocket$10,237
*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 Program Participant But With Limitations

If you have tuition and fees charges that are not covered by your Post-9/11 benefits, you may be able to get additional assistance in the form of a Yellow Ribbon Award. While Spring Arbor University participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, it places some limitations on the awards it grants, so your participation in this program is not guaranteed.

Remember, only veterans who qualify for full Post-9/11 benefits are eligible to participate in a Yellow Ribbon program.

Spring Arbor University awarded a total of $12,651 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 4 veterans for an average award of $3,163 ($6,326 after government matching).

The following table may show you how likely you are to have outstanding tuition costs covered by the Yellow Ribbon Program at Spring Arbor University. Remember, contributions from the college will be matched by the VA.

Degree LevelDivision or SchoolMax Number of StudentsMax Contribution (after matching)Tuition After Max Contribution
UndergraduateAll100$6,000$4,237
GraduateAll100$8,000$2,237

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 $725, Spring Arbor University falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$725 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$725 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap

Your Living Expenses May Not Be Fully Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what Spring Arbor University thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $1,540. 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$12,236
Post-9/11 Benefit$10,696
Total Out Of Pocket$1,540
A MHA of $1,337 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 Spring Arbor University estimates your expenses to be ($800).

Supplies Expenses$800
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total In Your Pocket$200
Not Happy With This College? Is Spring Arbor University not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
College Factual is not affiliated with the Department of Defense or any Military Service.

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