Georgia Southwestern State University G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Wondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at GSW? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.

• Veteran Cost Summary
• Tuition Coverage
• Yellow Ribbon Program
• Per-Credit Charges and Tuition Assistance
• Living Expense Coverage
• Books & Supplies Coverage
• Veteran Benefit Dollars
• References

At Georgia Southwestern State University, the GI Bill Covers Veteran Tuition in Full

Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at GSW. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.

Public College Tuition Covered in Full by the Post-9/11 GI Bill®

For public schools, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® covers the full in-state tuition and fees, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at GSW.

Yellow Ribbon Program Participant

Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Georgia Southwestern State University and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap.

The exact number of seats and the maximum contribution vary by degree level and program, so confirm the current limits with the schools veteran services office.

Per-Credit Charges vs. the $250 Tuition Assistance Cap

Active-duty service members using DoD Tuition Assistance are capped at $250 per credit hour. The chart below shows whether the per-credit charge at GSW falls under that cap.

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$1,044
Out-of-state	$1,044

Housing Allowance Coverage

Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at GSW.

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.

Book and Supply Stipend

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 GSW run about $1,240, leaving about $240 out of pocket.

GI Bill® & DoD Benefits Used at Georgia Southwestern State University

This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at GSW.

In the latest reporting year, about 32 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $111,992.

GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.

Veteran Services & Links

• Back to GSW Net Price
• Continue to GSW Value for Your Money
• File a complaint with the VA

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• VA GI Bill® Comparison Tool
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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.