University of Southern Mississippi G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

How Much of Southern Miss' Tuition Will the G.I. Bill® Cover?

How much will you pay to attend University of Southern Mississippi? Below you can review how much of your expenses at Southern Miss the GI Bill® will cover.

Do I Really Need to do Research About the G.I. Bill®?

Did you know that G.I. Bill® funding has a cap? Below you'll find out if the entire cost of attendance at Southern Miss 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!

Veterans Typically Attend University of Southern Mississippi for no More Than $4,254

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 Southern Mississippi should not be more than $4,254.

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

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

Yellow Ribbon Program

It appears as though University of Southern Mississippi 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.

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 $366, University of Southern Mississippi falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?	$366 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$450 per credit

Your Living Expenses May Not Be Fully Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what University of Southern Mississippi thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $3,854. 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 Southern Mississippi estimates your expenses to be ($1,400).