Military Aid and Benefits
We are here to serve you
At South University, we offer you, the military student, a quality educational experience along with flexible online programs to help you achieve your in-service and post-service goals. Building on its heritage of academic excellence, South University delivers career-focused, real-world programs in an online environment.
At South University, all military students including Active Duty, Reserves, National Guard, Veterans and spouses of servicemembers will have a team of dedicated admissions, financial aid and advising representatives trained in and focused on meeting your unique needs as a military student.
To recognize your service and commitment, South University has scholarships for military affiliated personnel and spouses of current servicemembers to eliminate or minimize their out-of-pocket costs.
Tuition & Fees
Active Duty, Drilling and Active Members of the Reserve and National Guard
South University is pleased to offer an Active Duty Scholarship to eligible servicemembers. For undergraduate programs the cost of tuition is $166 per credit hour after the scholarship is applied. For graduate level programs, South University offers an Active Duty Scholarship of 10%.
Active Duty Scholarship
| Program |
Cost Per Credit Hour |
Tuition per Credit Less Scholarship |
| Undergraduate Programs |
$390.00 per credit hour |
$166.00 per credit hour |
| Nursing RN to BSN Program |
$380.00 per credit hour |
$166.00 per credit hour |
| Accelerated RN to MSN (undergraduate courses) |
$400.00 per credit hour |
$166.00 per credit hour |
| Accelerated RN to MSN (graduate courses) |
$400.00 per credit hour |
$360.00 per credit hour |
| Master of Science in Nursing |
$415.00 per credit hour |
$373.50 per credit hour |
| Master of Science in Criminal Justice |
$515.00 per credit hour |
$463.50 per credit hour |
| All Other Master Programs |
$540.00 per credit hour |
$486.00 per credit hour |
Veterans
For undergraduate and graduate level programs, South University offers eligible veterans the Veteran Scholarship of 10%.
Post 9/11 GI Bill Participants: South University participates in the Post 9/11 GI Bill and the Yellow Ribbon program. This means that veterans entitled to full benefits under the Post 9/11 GI Bill will have their entire cost of tuition covered for their effective period of coverage, based on current charges and Veterans Affairs rates.
Montgomery GI Bill: Veterans using the educational benefits provided for under the Montgomery GI Bill will find that a significant portion of their tuition expenses will be covered or reimbursed.
Veteran Scholarship
| Program |
Cost Per Credit Hour |
Tuition per Credit Less Scholarship |
| Undergraduate Programs |
$390.00 per credit hour |
$351.00 per credit hour |
| Nursing RN to BSN Program |
$380.00 per credit hour |
$342.00 per credit hour |
| Accelerated RN to MSN (undergraduate courses) |
$400.00 per credit hour |
$360.00 per credit hour |
| Accelerated RN to MSN (graduate courses) |
$400.00 per credit hour |
$360.00 per credit hour |
| Master of Science in Nursing |
$415.00 per credit hour |
$373.50 per credit hour |
| Master of Science in Criminal Justice |
$515.00 per credit hour |
$463.50 per credit hour |
| All Other Master Programs |
$540.00 per credit hour |
$486.00 per credit hour |
Spouses of Active Duty Military Personnel
South University is pleased to offer the Spouse of Active Duty Scholarship of 10% to eligible spouses of active duty, reserve, and national guard personnel.
Spouse of Active Duty Scholarship
| Program |
Cost Per Credit Hour |
Tuition per Credit Less Scholarship |
| Undergraduate Programs |
$390.00 per credit hour |
$351.00 per credit hour |
| Nursing RN to BSN Program |
$380.00 per credit hour |
$342.00 per credit hour |
| Accelerated RN to MSN (undergraduate courses) |
$400.00 per credit hour |
$360.00 per credit hour |
| Accelerated RN to MSN (graduate courses) |
$400.00 per credit hour |
$360.00 per credit hour |
| Master of Science in Nursing |
$415.00 per credit hour |
$373.50 per credit hour |
| Master of Science in Criminal Justice |
$515.00 per credit hour |
$463.50 per credit hour |
| All Other Master Programs |
$540.00 per credit hour |
$486.00 per credit hour |
Fees
The application fee is waived for active duty, reserve, national guard and veteran personnel as well as for spouses of servicemembers. The application fee is waived for all veterans who qualify for the Veteran Scholarship.
Additional Information
To apply for the military scholarships Veterans should submit DD Form 214 showing anything other than a dishonorable discharge. Active duty military personnel should submit their most current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) DFAS Form 702. Spouses should submit the servicemembers’ current LES or a copy of the DEERS Eligibility Letter.
Complete our request information form or call 1-888-313-7209 to speak with a Military Admissions Representative.