University of South Dakota G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Will You go to University of South Dakota for Free Thanks to the G.I. Bill®?

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

What's in it for me?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if University of South Dakota'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 Dakota for no More Than $4,353

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 Dakota should not be more than $4,353.

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by University of South Dakota will be fully covered. You will not need to rely on a Yellow Ribbon award or institutional aid to cover these costs.

Yellow Ribbon Participation Could Not Be Determined

Unfortunately, it looks like University of South Dakota 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

• Which programs and majors (if any) participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program and how do I apply?

Per Credit Fees and the Active Duty Tuition Assistance Cap

With a per credit charge for in-state students of $257, University of South Dakota falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$257 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$372 per credit

Your Living Expenses May Not Be Fully Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what University of South Dakota thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $4,153. It is possible that your actual living expenses will be covered if you live more frugally than what the college expects.

Your Books and Supplies are Not Fully Covered

Your book stipend of $1000 will not cover what University of South Dakota estimates your expenses to be ($1,200).