by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at Cal Baptist? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending Cal Baptist. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $39,720 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $19,485 |
Because the Post-9/11 tuition benefit is capped near $20,235 per year, tuition above the cap is the veterans responsibility at Cal Baptist.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, California Baptist University and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap. About 154 Yellow Ribbon recipients were reported at this school.
The exact number of seats and the maximum contribution vary by degree level and program, so confirm the current limits with the schools veteran services office.
Active-duty service members using DoD Tuition Assistance are capped at $250 per credit hour. The chart below shows whether the per-credit charge at Cal Baptist falls under that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $1,070 |  |
| Out-of-state | $1,070 | |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at Cal Baptist.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $20,234 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $3,402/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $27,216 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $6,982 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a books-and-supplies stipend of up to $1,000 per year. Estimated book and supply costs at Cal Baptist run about $938, so the stipend covers them in full.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at Cal Baptist.
Approximately 419 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $7,623,393.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 338 | $7,796,703 | $23,067 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 264 | $6,644,548 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 74 | $1,152,155 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 58 | $176,500 | $3,043 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 48 | $147,250 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 10 | $29,250 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.
References
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GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at benefits.va.gov/gibill.