South Dakota School of Mines and Technology G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Will You go to South Dakota School of Mines and Technology for Free Thanks to the G.I. Bill®?

How much will attending South Dakota School of Mines and Technology cost you? Below you'll find a breakdown of the G.I. Bill® tuition assistance and more for South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.

What's in it for me?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if South Dakota School of Mines and Technology'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 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology for no More Than $4,074

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend South Dakota School of Mines and Technology should not be more than $4,074.

Veteran Sticker Price	$27,870
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits	$23,796
Total Out Of Pocket	$4,074

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by South Dakota School of Mines and Technology will be fully covered. You will not need to rely on a Yellow Ribbon award or institutional aid to cover these costs.

Veteran Tuition And Fees	$11,020
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*	$11,020
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 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 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

Which programs and majors (if any) participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program and how do I apply?

Per Credit Fees and the Active Duty Tuition Assistance Cap

With a per credit charge for in-state students of $258, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$258 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$404 per credit

Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 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 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $3,024. 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	$14,800
Post-9/11 Benefit	$11,776
Total Out Of Pocket	$3,024

A MHA of $1,472 is likely the largest benefit paid directly to you.

Your Books and Supplies are Not Fully Covered

Your book stipend of $1000 will not cover what South Dakota School of Mines and Technology estimates your expenses to be ($2,050).

Supplies Expenses	$2,050
Post-9/11 Benefit	$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket	$1,050

Not Happy With This College? Is South Dakota School of Mines and Technology not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.

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