California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt G.I. Bill® Benefits

Will you go to Humboldt State University 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 Fees & the Active-Duty Cap
• Housing Allowance Coverage
• Books & Supplies Coverage
• GI Bill & Tuition Assistance Dollars
• References

Attend California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt as a Veteran With Little to No Tuition Out of Pocket

The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Humboldt State University. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.

Public College Tuition Covered in Full by the Post-9/11 GI Bill®

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 Humboldt State University.

Yellow Ribbon Participation Unconfirmed

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

Per-Credit Fees and the Active-Duty Tuition Assistance Cap

Active-duty service members using DoD Tuition Assistance are capped at $250 per credit hour. The chart below shows whether the per-credit charge at Humboldt State University falls under that cap.

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$2,313
Out-of-state	$2,313

Housing Allowance Coverage

The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at Humboldt State University.

At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.

Book and Supply Stipend

With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $836 in supply costs at Humboldt State University, so the stipend covers them in full.

GI Bill® and Tuition Assistance Paid at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

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

Roughly 54 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $204,712.

GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.

Helpful Veteran Links

• Humboldt State University Veteran & Military Services
• Back to Humboldt State University Net Price
• Continue to Humboldt State University 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.