South University-Tampa GI Bill® Coverage

How much of the cost at South University, Tampa will the G.I. Bill® cover? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.

• What Veterans Pay Out of Pocket
• Tuition Coverage
• Yellow Ribbon Participation
• Per-Credit Fees & the Active-Duty Cap
• Living Expense Coverage
• Book Stipend Coverage
• Veteran Benefit Dollars
• References

Veterans Can Attend South University-Tampa With Tuition Fully Covered

Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at South University, Tampa. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.

Private Tuition Fully Covered for Veterans

Because tuition is at or below the annual Post-9/11 benefit, the GI Bill® covers it in full at South University, Tampa.

Yellow Ribbon Participation Could Not Be Determined

Federal data does not indicate that South University, Tampa currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. If you need benefits beyond the Post-9/11 cap, ask the schools veteran services office whether any programs participate.

Per-Credit Fees and the Active-Duty 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 South University, Tampa falls under that cap.

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$435
Out-of-state	$435

Monthly Housing Allowance for Veterans

On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at South University, Tampa.

The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.

Your Books and Supplies Are Likely Covered

With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,500 in supply costs at South University, Tampa, leaving about $500 out of pocket.

GI Bill® and Tuition Assistance Paid at South University-Tampa

These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at South University, Tampa.

GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.

Helpful Veteran Links

• South University, Tampa Veteran & Military Services
• Back to South University, Tampa Net Price
• Continue to South University, Tampa 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.