
For 2024-25, the reported full-time undergraduate tuition at South University-Savannah Online was $17,100, with $795 in required fees. The listed amounts were the same for in-state and out-of-state students, giving a published tuition-and-fees figure of $17,895 before other educational and living expenses.
These figures are not a complete cost of attendance. An online student may also need books or course materials, reliable internet and equipment, transportation for any required in-person work, and ordinary housing and food. Graduate and undergraduate programs can have different charges, and a per-credit estimate depends on the number of credits taken. Use the current program's tuition schedule and individualized financial-aid budget rather than treating the historical figures as a current price quote.
Financial aid can reduce the amount paid from savings, but loans must generally be repaid. In the cited aid data, 96% of students received financial aid and 73% had student loans; average undergraduate grant aid from federal, state, local, institutional, or other sources was $5,440. Reported average net prices - which account for aid and include costs beyond tuition - were $28,368 for families earning up to $48,000 and $29,209 for those earning $48,001 to $75,000. Those group averages are not individual estimates, and their reporting basis should be checked before comparing them with a current-year tuition quote.
Eligible applicants can investigate federal grants and loans by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. State assistance, institutional awards, and military or veterans' education benefits have their own eligibility rules. Before borrowing, request a written, program-specific estimate showing tuition, required expenses, grants, and the amount that would remain to be covered by loans or other funds.
South University-Savannah Online students should distinguish three different opportunities: Federal Work-Study, ordinary part-time employment, and internships or clinical placements required by a program. None should be presumed to come automatically with admission or a financial-aid offer.
Federal Work-Study, when offered to an eligible student, is a financial-aid-supported job program; an award usually requires the student to obtain an approved position and earn wages for hours worked. A regular job does not require a Work-Study award. An internship or clinical placement may be part of a curriculum and may be unpaid. Ask the financial aid office whether Work-Study positions are available to online students living in your area, and ask the academic program who arranges any required placements.
For career development, online students can ask South University's career services staff about access to advising, résumé feedback, interview preparation, and job-search resources. The availability of a service should not be confused with a verified job-placement outcome.
96% of undergraduates receive aid, $5,440 on average
Yearly living expenses by where students live
Average yearly cost after grants, students awarded federal aid
Undergraduate average amount
$5,440All
$6,471Undergraduate average amount
$10,317Graduate average amount
$9,157Data last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.