by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to South University’s online programs for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, South University-Savannah Online and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap.
Seat counts and matching amounts change by program each year; verify the details with the schools military and veteran services team.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether South University’s online programs is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $435 |  |
| Out-of-state | $435 | |
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,500 in supply costs at South University’s online programs, leaving about $500 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to South University’s online programs.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 127 | $1,281,311 | $10,089 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 102 | $1,052,378 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 25 | $228,933 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 5 | $12,139 | $2,428 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 4 | $11,472 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 1 | $667 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
References
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.