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Military Quick Facts

  • BAH Rate
    $1,383
  • Online BAH
    $901
  • GI Bill Approved Programs
    YES
  • Yellow Ribbon Program
    YES
  • Approved for Tuition Assistance
    YES
  • Offers College Credit for Military Experience
    YES
  • Awards Credit for CLEP Exam
    NO
  • Awards Credit for DSST Exam
    NO
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Southern Virginia University

Southern Virginia University is a 4 Year, Private university located at One University Hill Drive, Buena Vista, VA. Students at Southern Virginia University can enroll in bachelor’s degree programs.

Southern Virginia University Military & Veteran Support Programs

Southern Virginia University offers the following veteran and military support programs: 

  • Southern Virginia University has GI Bill®-approved programs
  • Southern Virginia University is approved for Tuition Assistance
  • Southern Virginia University is a  Yellow Ribbon school
  • Southern Virginia University offers  credit for military
  • Southern Virginia University does not award credit for the CLEP exam
  • Southern Virginia University does not award credit for the DSST exam

Is Southern Virginia University a GI Bill®-approved school?

Yes, Southern Virginia University 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 Virginia University a Yellow Ribbon school?

Yes, Southern Virginia University 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 Virginia University offer Yellow Ribbon for master’s programs?

No, Southern Virginia University does not offer Yellow Ribbon funding for its master's programs.

This means that some tuition costs may not be fully covered by the GI Bill®. As a result, you may have out-of-pocket costs for which you are responsible to cover your full tuition for a master

Military and Veteran Costs
  • Tuition Cost
    $ 19,108
  • GI Bill Coverage
    - $ 19,108
  • Student Veteran Cost
    $ 0
  • Tuition Cost-Per-Credit-Hour
    $
  • 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
    $1,383
  • BAH - Online
    $916.50
  • Campus SVA Chapter
    NO
  • Full-Time Veteran Counselor On Campus
    NO
  • Signed VA Principles Of Excellence
    YES
  • Club/Association for Veterans
    NO
  • Veteran Upward Bound Program
    NO
  • 8 Keys to Veterans' Success
  • Offers ROTC Program
    NO
  • GI Bill Approved Programs
    YES
Academic Support
  • Offers College Credit for Military Experiences
    YES
  • Awards Credit for CLEP Exam
    NO
  • Awards Credit for DSST Exam
    NO
Financial Support
  • Approved for Tuition Assistance
    YES
  • Yellow Ribbon Program
    YES
  • Scholarships for Military
    NO
  • Reduced Tuition for Military
    NO

    Yellow Ribbon Detail

  • Degree level
    Undergraduate
  • All
  • Amount
    $5,000.00
  • Number
    200
Costs
  • Undergraduate
    $19,108
    In State
    $19,108
    Out of State
  • Textbooks
    $1,500
  • GI Bill Textbook Coverage
    - $1000
  • Total Cost to Student Veteran
    $ 500
Student Population
  • Student Count
    1,052
    Undergraduate
    0
    Graduate
    39
    GI Bill Students
  • Male
    49.4%
    Population
  • Female
    50.6%
    Population
Affiliation
  • Religious
    No Religious Affiliation
  • Ethnicity
    No Ethnic Affiliation
  • Gender
    Coed School
School Information
  • College Type
    Private
  • Setting
    Town
  • Accreditation Type
    Regional
  • Duration
    4 Year
  • Calendar
    Semesters
  • Online Undergraduate
    No
  • Online Graduate
    No
Average Scores
  • Avg. Accepted
    517
    SAT Math
    519
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing
    23
    ACT
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