by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at California Institute of Arts & Technology? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at California Institute of Arts & Technology. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $15,390 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $15,390 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at California Institute of Arts & Technology.
California Institute of Arts & Technology is a Yellow Ribbon school: the institution and the VA jointly fund tuition that exceeds the GI Bill® cap. In the most recent year, about 6 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.
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at California Institute of Arts & Technology.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $20,496 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $4,110/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $32,880 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $12,384 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,124 in supply costs at California Institute of Arts & Technology, leaving about $124 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to California Institute of Arts & Technology.
In the latest reporting year, about 1,177 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $14,515,921.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 222 | $3,166,913 | $14,265 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 222 | $3,166,913 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 12 | $27,191 | $2,266 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 12 | $27,191 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.
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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.