Francis Marion University G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

How Much of Francis Marion University's Tuition Will the G.I. Bill® Cover?

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

Isn't G.I. Bill® Coverage All the Same?

Did you know that G.I. Bill® funding has a cap? Below you'll find out if the entire cost of attendance at Francis Marion University 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 Francis Marion University for no More Than $1,700

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend Francis Marion University should not be more than $1,700.

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 Francis Marion University will consider you an in-state student anyways and you will be fully covered.

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 Francis Marion University participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, it places some limitations on the awards it grants, so your participation in this program is not guaranteed.

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

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 $519, Francis Marion University falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$519 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$1,038 per credit

Your Living Expenses May Not Be Fully Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what Francis Marion University thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $1,562. 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 Francis Marion University estimates your expenses to be ($1,138).