California State University-Monterey Bay GI Bill® Coverage

Will you go to CSUMB for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.

• Veteran Cost Summary
• GI Bill Tuition Coverage
• Yellow Ribbon Participation
• Per-Credit Charges and Tuition Assistance
• Living Expense Coverage
• Book Stipend Coverage
• GI Bill & Tuition Assistance Dollars
• References

Veterans Can Attend California State University-Monterey Bay With Tuition Fully Covered

The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending CSUMB. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.

Public College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

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 CSUMB.

Yellow Ribbon Participation Could Not Be Determined

Federal data does not indicate that CSUMB currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Check directly with the school, since participation can change year to year.

Per-Credit Charges vs. the $250 Tuition Assistance Cap

For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether CSUMB is below that cap.

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$1,695
Out-of-state	$1,695

Your Living Expenses Are Likely Covered

On top of tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for the months you are in school. Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at CSUMB.

For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.

Your Books and Supplies Are Likely Covered

With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $864 in supply costs at CSUMB, so the stipend covers them in full.

GI Bill® & DoD Benefits Used at California State University-Monterey Bay

This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at CSUMB.

GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.

Helpful Veteran Links

• CSUMB Veteran & Military Services
• Back to CSUMB Net Price
• Continue to CSUMB Value for Your Money
• File a complaint with the VA

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• VA GI Bill® Comparison Tool
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

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.