South Arkansas College GI Bill® Coverage

How much of the cost at SouthArk will the G.I. Bill® cover? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.

• Veteran Cost Summary
• GI Bill Tuition Coverage
• Yellow Ribbon Participation
• Per-Credit Fees & the Active-Duty Cap
• Living Expense Coverage
• Books & Supplies Coverage
• Veteran Benefit Dollars
• References

At South Arkansas College, the GI Bill Covers Veteran Tuition in Full

Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending SouthArk. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.

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

At public institutions the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays in-state tuition and fees in full, meaning most eligible veterans pay no tuition at SouthArk.

Yellow Ribbon Participation Unconfirmed

Federal data does not indicate that SouthArk currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Contact the veteran services office to confirm whether any programs offer Yellow Ribbon matching.

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

DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at SouthArk compares.

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$43
Out-of-state	$43

Your Living Expenses Are Likely Covered

Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at SouthArk.

At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.

Your Books and Supplies Are Likely Covered

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 SouthArk run about $2,000, leaving about $1,000 out of pocket.

GI Bill® & DoD Benefits Used at South Arkansas College

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

Approximately 10 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $25,008.

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

Helpful Veteran Links

• SouthArk Veteran & Military Services
• Back to SouthArk Net Price
• Continue to SouthArk 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.