Southern Arkansas University Main Campus GI Bill® Coverage

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

• What Veterans Pay Out of Pocket
• Tuition Coverage
• Yellow Ribbon Program
• Per-Credit Fees & the Active-Duty Cap
• Living Expense Coverage
• Book Stipend Coverage
• GI Bill & DoD Benefits Used Here
• References

At Southern Arkansas University Main Campus, the GI Bill Covers Veteran Tuition in Full

The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Southern Arkansas University Main Campus. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.

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 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.

Yellow Ribbon Program Available

Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap.

The exact number of seats and the maximum contribution vary by degree level and program, so confirm the current limits with the schools veteran services office.

Per-Credit Charges vs. the $250 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 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus falls under that cap.

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$86
Out-of-state	$86

Your Living Expenses Are Likely Covered

On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.

For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. 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 $1,600 in supply costs at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus, leaving about $600 out of pocket.

Veteran Education Benefit Dollars at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.

Approximately 35 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $218,373.

These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty members.

Helpful Veteran Links

• Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Veteran & Military Services
• Back to Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Net Price
• Continue to Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 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.