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California State University - Long Beach G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Will You go to California State University - Long Beach for Free Thanks to the G.I. Bill®?

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

What's in it for me?

G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if California State University - Long Beach'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.

Attend California State University - Long Beach as a Veteran and Walk Away With at Least $10,588

Thanks to the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (assuming you fully qualify), we expect your yearly benefits to exceed your cost to attend California State University - Long Beach by at least $10,588.

Veteran Sticker Price$24,850
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$35,438
Total In Your Pocket$10,588

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by California State University - Long Beach 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$6,846
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$6,846
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 - Long Beach 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 - Long Beach 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 Likely Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what California State University - Long Beach thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $10,638. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses$16,954
Post-9/11 Benefit$27,592
Total In Your Pocket$10,638
A MHA of $3,449 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 - Long Beach estimates your expenses to be ($1,050).

Supplies Expenses$1,050
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket$50
Not Happy With This College? Is California State University - Long Beach not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
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