by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to CSUDH for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending CSUDH. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $7,064 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $7,064 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
For public schools, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® covers the full in-state tuition and fees, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at CSUDH.
Federal data does not indicate that CSUDH currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. If you need benefits beyond the Post-9/11 cap, ask the schools veteran services office whether any programs participate.
Active-duty service members using DoD Tuition Assistance are capped at $250 per credit hour. The chart below shows whether the per-credit charge at CSUDH falls under that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $1,370 |  |
| Out-of-state | $1,370 | |
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 CSUDH.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $20,258 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $3,864/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $30,912 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $10,654 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a books-and-supplies stipend of up to $1,000 per year. Estimated book and supply costs at CSUDH run about $1,106, leaving about $106 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to CSUDH.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 91 | $486,620 | $5,347 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 73 | $303,867 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 18 | $182,753 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 7 | $17,172 | $2,453 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 6 | $12,672 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 1 | $4,500 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
References
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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.