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Military Quick Facts

  • BAH Rate
    $1,773
  • Online BAH
    $901
  • GI Bill Approved Programs
    YES
  • Yellow Ribbon Program
    NO
  • Approved for Tuition Assistance
    YES
  • Offers College Credit for Military Experience
    YES
  • Awards Credit for CLEP Exam
    YES
  • Awards Credit for DSST Exam
    YES

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a 4 Year, Public university located at Lincoln Drive, Carbondale, IL. Students at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale can enroll in associate’s, bachelor’s, certificate, master’s, doctoral degree programs.

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Military & Veteran Support Programs

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale offers the following veteran and military support programs: 

  • Southern Illinois University-Carbondale has GI Bill®-approved programs
  • Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is approved for Tuition Assistance
  • Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a  Yellow Ribbon school
  • Southern Illinois University-Carbondale offers  credit for military
  • Southern Illinois University-Carbondale awards credit for the CLEP exam
  • Southern Illinois University-Carbondale awards credit for the DSST exam

Is Southern Illinois University-Carbondale a GI Bill®-approved school?

Yes, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a GI Bill®-approved school. However, you will need to check with the school to ensure that the GI Bill® covers your preferred degree program.

Is Southern Illinois University-Carbondale a Yellow Ribbon school?

Yes, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a Yellow Ribbon school.

Eligible military and veteran students may have up to 100% of its tuition covered, with zero tuition costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is 100% covered by the Yellow Ribbon.

Does Southern Illinois University-Carbondale offer Yellow Ribbon for master’s programs?

No, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale does not have Yellow Ribbon funding for its master's degree programs.

However, as Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a public institution, your tuition costs may be fully covered by the GI Bill® assuming you have full eligibility. You should check with the school to ensure that your preferred master's degree program is 100% covered.

Does Southern Illinois University-Carbondale offer a military discount or reduced tuition rates for military and veterans?

Yes, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale offers a military discount or reduced tuition for military and veterans. You should verify with the university that the rate is below the military tuition assistance cap of $250 per credit hour.

Some schools offer reduced tuition for military and veterans, but the amount may still exceed Tuition Assistance or GI Bill® benefits rate caps.

What are Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's military tuition rates for active military using tuition assistance funding?

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale has not provided its tuition rates for active military.

We recommend that you contact the school to verify that the courses you wish to pursue do not exceed the $250 rate cap for military tuition assistance.

What are Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's online tuition rates for active military?

At $1,252 per credit hour Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's tuition rate for active military exceeds the military tuition assistance rate cap of $250 per hour. This means that the student may have out-of-pocket costs.

Please contact the school to verify the tuition rate for the courses you wish to pursue. You may be responsible for any amount above the $250 rate cap threshold for military tuition assistance.

Does Southern Illinois University-Carbondale offer online degree programs?

No, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale does not currently offer online degree programs.

Is Southern Illinois University-Carbondale approved for Tuition Assistance?

Yes, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is approved for Tuition Assistance.

Eligible students may have up to 100% of its tuition, with zero out-of-pocket costs.

You will need to verify with the school to ensure that Tuition Assistance covers your preferred degree program.

Military and Veteran Costs
  • Tuition Cost
    $ 15,416
  • GI Bill Coverage
    - $ 15,416
  • Student Veteran Cost
    $ 0
  • Tuition Assistance
    - $ 250
  • Military Student Cost
    $
  • This GI Bill coverage is based on full benefits remaining. Any potential costs and coverage should be verified by the university before applying.

Military/Veteran Support

  • BAH - Campus
    $1,773
  • BAH - Online
    $916.50
  • Campus SVA Chapter
    YES
  • Full-Time Veteran Counselor On Campus
    YES
  • Signed VA Principles Of Excellence
    YES
  • Club/Association for Veterans
    YES
  • Veteran Upward Bound Program
    NO
  • 8 Keys to Veterans' Success
    YES
  • Offers ROTC Program
    YES
  • GI Bill Approved Programs
    YES
Academic Support
  • Offers College Credit for Military Experiences
    YES
  • Awards Credit for CLEP Exam
    YES
  • Awards Credit for DSST Exam
    YES
Financial Support
  • Approved for Tuition Assistance
    YES
  • Yellow Ribbon Program
    NO
  • Scholarships for Military
    YES
  • Reduced Tuition for Military
    YES
Costs
  • Undergraduate
    $15,416
    In State
    $15,416
    Out of State
  • Graduate
    $10,022
    In State
    $25,056
    Out of State
  • Cost-Per-Credit Hour - Undergraduate
    $321
    Campus
    $321
    Online
  • Textbooks
    $1,100
  • GI Bill Textbook Coverage
    - $1000
  • Total Cost to Student Veteran
    $ 100
Student Population
  • Student Count
    8,375
    Undergraduate
    4,528
    Graduate
    3
    GI Bill Students
  • Male
    53.8%
    Population
  • Female
    46.2%
    Population
Affiliation
  • Religious
    No Religious Affiliation
  • Ethnicity
    No Ethnic Affiliation
  • Gender
    Coed School
School Information
  • College Type
    Public
  • Setting
    Urban
  • Accreditation Type
    Regional
  • Duration
    4 Year
  • Calendar
    Semesters
  • Online Undergraduate
    Yes
  • Online Graduate
    Yes
Average Scores
  • Avg. Accepted
    565
    SAT Math
    553
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing
    23
    ACT
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