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California State University - Bakersfield G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Will You go to CSUB for Free Thanks to the G.I. Bill®?

How much will attending California State University - Bakersfield cost you? Below you'll find a breakdown of the G.I. Bill® tuition assistance and more for CSUB.

Why is the G.I. Bill® Important?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if CSUB's 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.

Veterans Typically Attend California State University - Bakersfield for no More Than $5,452

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend California State University - Bakersfield should not be more than $5,452.

Veteran Sticker Price$26,951
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$21,499
Total Out Of Pocket$5,452

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by California State University - Bakersfield 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$7,499
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$7,499
Total In Your Pocket-$0
*Note: The tuition benefit is capped at the lessor of the actual tuition charged to you or $20,235.
Remember, some forms of aid such as Pell Grants are awarded in addition to your Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits so be sure to fill out your FASA forms.

Yellow Ribbon Participation Could Not Be Determined

Unfortunately, it looks like California State University - Bakersfield does not participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program. If you have tuition and fees charges that are not covered by your Post-9/11 benefits, you will have to pay some tuition out of pocket unless you qualify for other financial aid.

Questions to Ask the Admissions Department

Per Credit Fees and the Active Duty Tuition Assistance Cap

We wanted to talk to you about the per credit fees at California State University - Bakersfield 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 May Not Be Fully Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what California State University - Bakersfield thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $5,208. It is possible that your actual living expenses will be covered if you live more frugally than what the college expects.

Off Campus Living Expenses$18,208
Post-9/11 Benefit$13,000
Total Out Of Pocket$5,208
A MHA of $1,625 is likely the largest benefit paid directly to you.

Your Books and Supplies are Not Fully Covered

Your book stipend of $1000 will not cover what California State University - Bakersfield estimates your expenses to be ($1,244).

Supplies Expenses$1,244
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket$244
Not Happy With This College? Is California State University - Bakersfield not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
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