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

Will You go to California State University - Bakersfield 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 California State University - Bakersfield.

On this page you will find:

  • G.I. Bill® & You
  • Average Cost after GI Bill®
  • GI Bill® Coverage
  • Yellow Ribbon Program Information
  • Per Credit Fee Coverage
  • Living Expense Coverage
  • Additional Fee Coverage
  • Additional GI Bill® Resources

Why is the G.I. Bill® Important?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if California State University - Bakersfield'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 $4,004

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 $4,004.

Veteran Sticker Price$25,975
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$21,971
Total Out Of Pocket$4,004
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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$7,419
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$7,419
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

  • 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 $2,946. 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$16,498
Post-9/11 Benefit$13,552
Total Out Of Pocket$2,946
A MHA of $1,694 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 ($2,058).

Supplies Expenses$2,058
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket$1,058
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