University of Sioux Falls G.I. Bill® Benefits

Wondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at University of Sioux Falls? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.

• Your Estimated Out-of-Pocket Cost
• How Tuition Is Covered
• Yellow Ribbon Program
• Per-Credit Fees & the Active-Duty Cap
• Housing Allowance Coverage
• Books & Supplies Coverage
• GI Bill & DoD Benefits Used Here
• References

Veterans at University of Sioux Falls Pay About $505 Out of Pocket for Tuition

Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending University of Sioux Falls. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.

Private College Tuition Not Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

The Post-9/11 GI Bill® caps the annual tuition benefit (about $20,235), so the tuition above that is a gap veterans must cover through Yellow Ribbon, savings, or other aid at University of Sioux Falls.

Yellow Ribbon Program Status Not Reported

Federal data does not indicate that University of Sioux Falls currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Check directly with the school, since participation can change year to year.

Per-Credit Fees and the Active-Duty Tuition Assistance Cap

DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at University of Sioux Falls compares.

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

Monthly Housing Allowance for Veterans

The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at University of Sioux Falls.

At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.

Your Books and Supplies Are Likely Covered

The Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a books-and-supplies stipend of up to $1,000 per year. Estimated book and supply costs at University of Sioux Falls run about $1,000, so the stipend covers them in full.

GI Bill® & DoD Benefits Used at University of Sioux Falls

These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at University of Sioux Falls.

In the latest reporting year, about 37 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $379,913.

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

Helpful Veteran Links

• Back to University of Sioux Falls Net Price
• Continue to University of Sioux Falls 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.