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University of South Carolina - Upstate G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Will You go to USC Upstate for Free Thanks to the G.I. Bill®?

How much will attending University of South Carolina - Upstate cost you? Below you'll find a breakdown of the G.I. Bill® tuition assistance and more for USC Upstate.

Why is the G.I. Bill® Important?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if USC Upstate's tuition is covered. Be sure to check out the G.I. Bill® information for each school you're considering because each school's coverage varies.

Veterans Typically Attend University of South Carolina - Upstate for no More Than $4,145

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 South Carolina - Upstate should not be more than $4,145.

Veteran Sticker Price$28,648
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$24,503
Total Out Of Pocket$4,145

Public College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you live in South Carolina and you qualify for full benefits, your tuition and fees will be covered by your Post-9/11 benefits. If you live outside of South Carolina and it has been less than three years since your discharge University of South Carolina - Upstate will consider you an in-state student anyways and you will be fully covered.

Veteran Tuition And Fees$11,583
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$11,583
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 Program

It appears as though University of South Carolina - Upstate participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, but we could not determine if there are restrictions of this participation. 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 so check with the college.

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

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 $467, University of South Carolina - Upstate falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$467 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$946 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 University of South Carolina - Upstate to see if that policy is true for part-time students as well.

Your Living Expenses May Not Be Fully Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what University of South Carolina - Upstate thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $3,545. It is possible that your actual living expenses will be covered if you live more frugally than what the college expects.

Off Campus Living Expenses$15,465
Post-9/11 Benefit$11,920
Total Out Of Pocket$3,545
A MHA of $1,490 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 South Carolina - Upstate 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 University of South Carolina - Upstate not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
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