Will You go to California College San Marcos for Free Thanks to the G.I. Bill®?
How much will attending California College San Marcos cost you? Below you'll find a breakdown of the G.I. Bill® tuition assistance and more for California College San Marcos.
Why is the G.I. Bill® Important?
G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if California College San Marcos' tuition is covered. Be sure to check out the G.I. Bill® information for each school you're considering because each school's coverage varies.
Attend California College San Marcos as a Veteran and Walk Away With at Least $4,384
Thanks to the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (assuming you fully qualify), we expect your yearly benefits to exceed your cost to attend California College San Marcos by at least $4,384.
| Veteran Sticker Price | $35,013 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits | $39,397 |
| Total In Your Pocket | $4,384 |
Find out how your actual benefits will reduce the cost of attending California College San Marcos, using our Post-9/11 GI Bill® calculator.
Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits
If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by California College San Marcos will be fully covered. You will not need to rely on a Yellow Ribbon award or institutional aid to cover these costs.
| Veteran Tuition And Fees | $18,021 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit* | $18,021 |
| Total In Your Pocket | -$0 |
| *Note: The tuition benefit is capped at the lessor of the actual tuition charged to you or $20,235. | |
If you do not qualify for full benefits or are unsure how your benefits stack up in your scenario, use the calculator to determine how your benefits cover your cost of attending California College San Marcos.
Yellow Ribbon Program
It appears as though California College San Marcos participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, but we could not determine if there are restrictions of this participation. If you have tuition and fees charges that are not covered by your Post-9/11 benefits, you may be able to get additional assistance in the form of a Yellow Ribbon Award so check with the college.
California College San Marcos awarded a total of $195,251 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 63 veterans for an average award of $3,099 ($6,198 after government matching).
Questions to Ask the Admissions Department
- Which programs and majors (if any) participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program and how do I apply?
Per Credit Fees and the Active Duty Tuition Assistance Cap
We wanted to talk to you about the per credit fees at California College San Marcos and whether or not they fall below the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel. This information was not available.
Your Living Expenses Likely Covered
After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what California College San Marcos thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $3,384. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!
| Off Campus Living Expenses | $16,992 |
| Post-9/11 Benefit | $20,376 |
| Total In Your Pocket | $3,384 |
Your Books and Supplies are Likely Covered
Your book stipend of $1000 more than covers what California College San Marcos estimates your expenses to be ($0).
| Supplies Expenses | $0 |
| Post-9/11 Benefit | $1,000 |
| Total In Your Pocket | $1,000 |
Find out how your actual benefits will reduce the cost of attending California College San Marcos, using our Post-9/11 GI Bill® calculator.
