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. | |
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
- 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 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 |
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 |
