by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at California College of the Arts will the G.I. Bill® cover? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at California College of the Arts. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $57,946 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $20,235 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $37,711 |
Because the Post-9/11 tuition benefit is capped near $20,235 per year, tuition above the cap is the veterans responsibility at California College of the Arts.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, California College of the Arts and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap. In the most recent year, about 12 students received Yellow Ribbon awards 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.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether California College of the Arts is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $850 |  |
| Out-of-state | $850 | |
On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at California College of the Arts.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $21,408 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $5,115/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $40,920 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $19,512 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
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 California College of the Arts run about $1,500, leaving about $500 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at California College of the Arts.
Approximately 23 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $425,109.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 16 | $480,568 | $30,036 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 13 | $384,031 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 3 | $96,537 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
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.