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California State University - San Marcos G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

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

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

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

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 $3,065

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 $3,065.

Veteran Sticker Price$29,188
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$32,253
Total In Your Pocket$3,065
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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 - 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$7,717
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$7,717
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 - 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 $4,065. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses$19,471
Post-9/11 Benefit$23,536
Total In Your Pocket$4,065
A MHA of $2,942 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 - San Marcos estimates your expenses to be ($2,000).

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