University of South Carolina - Beaufort G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

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

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

Why is the G.I. Bill® Important?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if USCB'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.

Attend University of South Carolina - Beaufort as a Veteran and Walk Away With at Least $683

Thanks to the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (assuming you fully qualify), we expect your yearly benefits to exceed your cost to attend University of South Carolina - Beaufort by at least $683.

Veteran Sticker Price	$25,799
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits	$26,482
Total In Your Pocket	$683

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 University of South Carolina - Beaufort will consider you an in-state student anyways and you will be fully covered.

Veteran Tuition And Fees	$10,730
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*	$10,730
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 Participant With No Limitations

University of South Carolina - Beaufort participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program and does not place limitations on the awards it grants. You must still apply for and be accepted so contact the college. 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 that should result in no out of pocket costs related to tuition and fees.

Remember, only veterans who qualify for full Post-9/11 benefits are eligible to participate in a Yellow Ribbon program.

University of South Carolina - Beaufort awarded a total of $23,703 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 5 veterans for an average award of $4,741 ($9,481 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 $431, University of South Carolina - Beaufort falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$431 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$891 per credit

Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with University of South Carolina - Beaufort 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 University of South Carolina - Beaufort thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $949. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses	$13,803
Post-9/11 Benefit	$14,752
Total In Your Pocket	$949

A MHA of $1,844 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 University of South Carolina - Beaufort estimates your expenses to be ($1,266).

Supplies Expenses	$1,266
Post-9/11 Benefit	$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket	$266

Not Happy With This College? Is University of South Carolina - Beaufort not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.

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