Will You go to California State University - San Marcos for Free Thanks to the G.I. Bill®?
How much will attending CSUSM cost you? Below you'll find a breakdown of the G.I. Bill® tuition assistance and more for California State University - San Marcos.
What's in it for me?
G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if California State University - San Marcos' 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 - San Marcos as a Veteran and Walk Away With at Least $3,878
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 - San Marcos by at least $3,878.
| Veteran Sticker Price | $29,197 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits | $33,075 |
| Total In Your Pocket | $3,878 |
Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits
If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by California State University - San Marcos 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 | $7,723 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit* | $7,723 |
| 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 - San Marcos 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 - San Marcos 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 - San Marcos thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $3,950. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!
| Off Campus Living Expenses | $20,402 |
| Post-9/11 Benefit | $24,352 |
| Total In Your Pocket | $3,950 |
Your Books and Supplies are Not Fully Covered
Your book stipend of $1000 will not cover what California State University - San Marcos estimates your expenses to be ($1,072).
| Supplies Expenses | $1,072 |
| Post-9/11 Benefit | $1,000 |
| Total Out Of Pocket | $72 |
