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

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

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

What's in it for me?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if University of South Carolina - Columbia'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 Carolina - Columbia for no More Than $2,710

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 Carolina - Columbia should not be more than $2,710.

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 - Columbia 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 University of South Carolina - Columbia participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, it places some limitations on the awards it grants, so your participation in this program is not guaranteed.

University of South Carolina - Columbia awarded a total of $165,994 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 33 veterans for an average award of $5,030 ($10,060 after government matching).

The following table may show you how likely you are to have outstanding tuition costs covered by the Yellow Ribbon Program at University of South Carolina - Columbia. 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 $512, University of South Carolina - Columbia falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$512 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$1,397 per credit

Your Living Expenses May Not Be Fully Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what University of South Carolina - Columbia thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $2,625. 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 Carolina - Columbia estimates your expenses to be ($1,085).