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Indiana University - South Bend G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Will You go to Indiana University - South Bend for Free Thanks to the G.I. Bill®?

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

Why is the G.I. Bill® Important?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if Indiana University - South Bend'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 Indiana University - South Bend for no More Than $1,278

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend Indiana University - South Bend should not be more than $1,278.

Veteran Sticker Price$20,761
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$19,483
Total Out Of Pocket$1,278

Public College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

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

Veteran Tuition And Fees$7,715
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$7,715
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 Program

It appears as though Indiana University - South Bend participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, but we could not determine if there are restrictions of this participation. 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 so check with the college.

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

Indiana University - South Bend awarded a total of $9,890 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 7 veterans for an average award of $1,413 ($2,826 after government matching).

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 $236, Indiana University - South Bend falls below the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$236 per creditis below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$664 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 Indiana University - South Bend 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 Indiana University - South Bend thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $1,348. 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$12,116
Post-9/11 Benefit$10,768
Total Out Of Pocket$1,348
A MHA of $1,346 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 Indiana University - South Bend estimates your expenses to be ($930).

Supplies Expenses$930
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total In Your Pocket$70
Not Happy With This College? Is Indiana University - South Bend not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
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