Southern Illinois University Carbondale G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

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

How much will attending Southern Illinois University Carbondale cost you? Below you'll find a breakdown of the G.I. Bill® tuition assistance and more for SIUC.

Why is the G.I. Bill® Important?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if SIUC'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 Southern Illinois University Carbondale for no More Than $3,711

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend Southern Illinois University Carbondale should not be more than $3,711.

Veteran Sticker Price	$29,720
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits	$26,009
Total Out Of Pocket	$3,711

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

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

Veteran Tuition And Fees	$15,057
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*	$15,057
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 Illinois University Carbondale 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 Illinois University Carbondale awarded a total of $173 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was awarded to just one veteran for a total award of $347, after government matching.

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 $320, Southern Illinois University Carbondale falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$320 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$320 per credit

Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with Southern Illinois University Carbondale 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 Southern Illinois University Carbondale thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $3,611. 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	$13,563
Post-9/11 Benefit	$9,952
Total Out Of Pocket	$3,611

A MHA of $1,244 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 Illinois University Carbondale estimates your expenses to be ($1,100).

Supplies Expenses	$1,100
Post-9/11 Benefit	$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket	$100

Not Happy With This College? Is Southern Illinois University Carbondale not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.

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