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University of South Florida - Main Campus G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Will You go to University of South Florida - Main Campus for Free Thanks to the G.I. Bill®?

How much will attending USF Tampa cost you? Below you'll find a breakdown of the G.I. Bill® tuition assistance and more for University of South Florida - Main Campus.

What's in it for me?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if University of South Florida - Main Campus' 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 Florida - Main Campus as a Veteran and Walk Away With at Least $3,154

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 Florida - Main Campus by at least $3,154.

Veteran Sticker Price$21,672
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$24,826
Total In Your Pocket$3,154

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by University of South Florida - Main Campus 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$6,410
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$6,410
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 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 Florida - Main Campus participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, it places some limitations on the awards it grants, so your participation in this program is not guaranteed.

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

University of South Florida - Main Campus awarded a total of $25,029 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 13 veterans for an average award of $1,925 ($3,851 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 Florida - Main Campus. Remember, contributions from the college will be matched by the VA.

Degree LevelDivision or SchoolMax Number of StudentsMax Contribution (after matching)Tuition After Max Contribution
UndergraduateAll24$12,000$0
GraduateMasters Only10$13,000$0
DoctoralMedicine4$4,200$0

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 $214, University of South Florida - Main Campus falls below the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$214 per creditis below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$577 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 University of South Florida - Main Campus 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 Florida - Main Campus thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $3,254. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses$14,162
Post-9/11 Benefit$17,416
Total In Your Pocket$3,254
A MHA of $2,177 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 Florida - Main Campus 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 University of South Florida - Main Campus 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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