University of South Carolina-Upstate GI Bill® Coverage

Wondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at USC Upstate? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.

• Veteran Cost Summary
• How Tuition Is Covered
• Yellow Ribbon Program
• Per-Credit Charges and Tuition Assistance
• Housing Allowance Coverage
• Books & Supplies Coverage
• GI Bill & DoD Benefits Used Here
• References

At University of South Carolina-Upstate, the GI Bill Covers Veteran Tuition in Full

Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at USC Upstate. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.

Private College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

Tuition and fees here fall within the annual Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefit, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at USC Upstate.

University of South Carolina-Upstate Participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program

University of South Carolina-Upstate participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, which can cover tuition and fees beyond the Post-9/11 GI Bill® cap through matching funds from the school and the VA.

Seat counts and matching amounts change by program each year; verify the details with the schools military and veteran services team.

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

For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether USC Upstate is below that cap.

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$24
Out-of-state	$24

Your Living Expenses Are Likely Covered

Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at USC Upstate.

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.

Books & Supplies Coverage

Eligible veterans receive up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies; USC Upstate estimates these costs at about $1,600, leaving about $600 out of pocket.

GI Bill® and Tuition Assistance Paid at University of South Carolina-Upstate

Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to USC Upstate.

In the latest reporting year, about 115 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $953,589.

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

Helpful Veteran Links

• USC Upstate Veteran & Military Services
• Back to USC Upstate Net Price
• Continue to USC Upstate 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.