by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to California Intercontinental University for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending California Intercontinental University. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $9,054 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $9,054 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Because tuition is at or below the annual Post-9/11 benefit, the GI Bill® covers it in full at California Intercontinental University.
California Intercontinental University is not listed as a Yellow Ribbon participant in current federal reporting. Contact the veteran services office to confirm whether any programs offer Yellow Ribbon matching.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether California Intercontinental University is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $1,170 |  |
| Out-of-state | $1,170 | |
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 California Intercontinental University.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $7,108 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $3,864/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $30,912 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $23,804 |
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 $3,900 in supply costs at California Intercontinental University, leaving about $2,900 out of pocket.
These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at California Intercontinental University.
In the latest reporting year, about 10 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $68,096.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 11 | $81,017 | $7,365 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 4 | $24,672 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 7 | $56,345 | — |
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.