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Southern University at Shreveport G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

How Much of Southern University at Shreveport's Tuition Will the G.I. Bill® Cover?

How much will you pay to attend Southern University at Shreveport? Below you can review how much of your expenses at Southern University at Shreveport the GI Bill® will cover.

Isn't G.I. Bill® Coverage All the Same?

Did you know that G.I. Bill® funding has a cap? Below you'll find out if the entire cost of attendance at Southern University at Shreveport is covered. This data varies for each school so be sure to check out G.I. Bill® information for each school you're interested in!

Attend Southern University at Shreveport as a Veteran and Walk Away With at Least $2,742

Thanks to the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (assuming you fully qualify), we expect your yearly benefits to exceed your cost to attend Southern University at Shreveport by at least $2,742.

Veteran Sticker Price$15,231
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$17,973
Total In Your Pocket$2,742

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Southern University at Shreveport 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$4,789
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$4,789
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 Southern University at Shreveport 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

Per Credit Fees and the Active Duty Tuition Assistance Cap

With a per credit charge for in-state students of $660, Southern University at Shreveport falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$660 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$660 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with Southern University at Shreveport to see if that policy is true for part-time students as well.

Your Living Expenses Likely Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what Southern University at Shreveport thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $3,342. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses$8,842
Post-9/11 Benefit$12,184
Total In Your Pocket$3,342
A MHA of $1,523 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 Southern University at Shreveport estimates your expenses to be ($1,600).

Supplies Expenses$1,600
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket$600
Not Happy With This College? Is Southern University at Shreveport not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
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