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University of San Diego G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

How Much of USD's Tuition Will the G.I. Bill® Cover?

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

Do I Really Need to do Research About the G.I. Bill®?

Did you know that G.I. Bill® funding has a cap? Below you'll find out if the entire cost of attendance at USD 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!

Veterans Typically Attend University of San Diego for no More Than $29,579

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend University of San Diego should not be more than $29,579.

Veteran Sticker Price$75,166
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$45,587
Total Out Of Pocket$29,579

Private College Tuition Not Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

Even if you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by University of San Diego will not be fully covered. University of San Diego charges $52,864 a year for tuition and fees but your maximum Post-9/11 benefit is only $20,235. In order to make up the shortfall you will need some additional aid from the college and/or government.

Veteran Tuition And Fees$52,864
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$20,235
Total Out Of Pocket$32,629
*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 Program Participant But With Limitations

If you have tuition and fees charges that are not covered by your Post-9/11 benefits, you may be able to get additional assistance in the form of a Yellow Ribbon Award. While University of San Diego participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, it places some limitations on the awards it grants, so your participation in this program is not guaranteed.

Remember, only veterans who qualify for full Post-9/11 benefits are eligible to participate in a Yellow Ribbon program.

University of San Diego awarded a total of $1,796,529 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 274 veterans for an average award of $6,557 ($13,113 after government matching).

The following table may show you how likely you are to have outstanding tuition costs covered by the Yellow Ribbon Program at University of San Diego. Remember, contributions from the college will be matched by the VA.

Degree LevelDivision or SchoolMax Number of StudentsMax Contribution (after matching)Tuition After Max Contribution
UndergraduateAllunlimited$16,932$15,697
GraduateAll non-Lawunlimited$14,896$17,733
DoctoralLeadership Studiesunlimited$14,896$17,733
DoctoralNursingunlimited$14,896$17,733
DoctoralSchool of Law20$10,000$22,629

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 $1,798, University of San Diego falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$1,798 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$1,798 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap

Your Living Expenses Likely Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what University of San Diego thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $3,130. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses$21,222
Post-9/11 Benefit$24,352
Total In Your Pocket$3,130
A MHA of $3,044 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 University of San Diego estimates your expenses to be ($1,080).

Supplies Expenses$1,080
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket$80
Not Happy With This College? Is University of San Diego not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
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