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.
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 $3,647
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 $3,647.
| Veteran Sticker Price | $25,814 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits | $29,461 |
| Total In Your Pocket | $3,647 |
Find out how your actual benefits will reduce the cost of attending California State University - San Marcos, using our Post-9/11 GI Bill® calculator.
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 | $7,653 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit* | $7,653 |
| Total In Your Pocket | -$0 |
| *Note: The tuition benefit is capped at the lessor of the actual tuition charged to you or $20,235. | |
If you do not qualify for full benefits or are unsure how your benefits stack up in your scenario, use the calculator to determine how your benefits cover your cost of attending California State University - San Marcos.
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 $4,501. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!
| Off Campus Living Expenses | $16,307 |
| Post-9/11 Benefit | $20,808 |
| Total In Your Pocket | $4,501 |
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 ($1,854).
| Supplies Expenses | $1,854 |
| Post-9/11 Benefit | $1,000 |
| Total Out Of Pocket | $854 |
Find out how your actual benefits will reduce the cost of attending California State University - San Marcos, using our Post-9/11 GI Bill® calculator.
