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Southern Connecticut State University G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

How Much of Southern Connecticut State University's Tuition Will the G.I. Bill® Cover?

How much will you pay to attend SCSU? Below you can review how much of your expenses at Southern Connecticut State 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 Southern Connecticut State 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!

Attend Southern Connecticut State University as a Veteran and Walk Away With at Least $10,816

Thanks to the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (assuming you fully qualify), we expect your yearly benefits to exceed your cost to attend Southern Connecticut State University by at least $10,816.

Veteran Sticker Price$24,822
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$35,638
Total In Your Pocket$10,816

Public College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

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

Veteran Tuition And Fees$11,822
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$11,822
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 Southern Connecticut State University 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.

Southern Connecticut State University awarded a total of $3,351 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was awarded to just one veteran for a total award of $6,702, after government matching.

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 $257, Southern Connecticut State University falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$257 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$257 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 Southern Connecticut State University to see if that policy is true for part-time students as well.

Your Living Expenses Likely Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what Southern Connecticut State University thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $11,016. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses$11,800
Post-9/11 Benefit$22,816
Total In Your Pocket$11,016
A MHA of $2,852 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 Southern Connecticut State University estimates your expenses to be ($1,200).

Supplies Expenses$1,200
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket$200
Not Happy With This College? Is Southern Connecticut State University not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
College Factual is not affiliated with the Department of Defense or any Military Service.

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