Service members actively participating in the Reserves or National Guard may be eligible for special education benefits and tuition rates.
South Dakota Tuition Rates
SD National Guard members may be eligible for a benefit of 100% of free in-state resident tuition after federal tuition benefits are applied, but the benefits in total may not exceed 100% of the tuition cost. The graduate benefit is limited to 32 credit hours. The undergraduate is limited to 128 hours.
Military Tuition Assistance Programs
- The DOD website provides general information about the Military Tuition Assistance Program and lists Education Institutions approved to participate in the TA Programs.
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Tuition assistance
- Prospective current military students planning on using Tuition Assistance (TA) benefits must first receive approval from their Education Service Officer (ESO), military counselor, or service branch prior to enrollment.
- Follow the application process identified by the service member's military branch.
US Military Services Tuition Assistance (MTA) Programs
- - Reservists may be eligible if on active duty.
- – Reservists may be eligible if on active duty.
South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs Education Benefits
South Dakota Tuition Assistance (STA)
- SDCL 33-6-5 - 33-6-8.1 Provides that Guard members, who meet the requirements for admission, are eligible for a 100 percent reduction in tuition charges at any state supported school for undergraduate programs up to 128 credits and graduate programs up to 32 credits.
US Department of Veteran Affairs Education Benefits
- Personalized Career Planning and Guidance (PCPG), or VA Chapter 36, offers free educational and career guidance, planning, and resources to Veterans and their dependents who are eligible for a VA education benefit.