San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield G.I. Bill® Benefits

Will you go to San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.

• Your Estimated Out-of-Pocket Cost
• Tuition Coverage
• Yellow Ribbon Program
• Living Expense Coverage
• Books & Supplies Coverage
• GI Bill & Tuition Assistance Dollars
• References

Expect Roughly $32,308 in Tuition Out of Pocket at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield

Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.

Private Tuition Above the Post-9/11 Benefit Cap

The Post-9/11 GI Bill® caps the annual tuition benefit (about $20,235), so the tuition above that is a gap veterans must cover through Yellow Ribbon, savings, or other aid at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield.

Yellow Ribbon Program Available

San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield is a Yellow Ribbon school: the institution and the VA jointly fund tuition that exceeds the GI Bill® cap. In the most recent year, about 2 students received Yellow Ribbon awards at this school.

The exact number of seats and the maximum contribution vary by degree level and program, so confirm the current limits with the schools veteran services office.

Your Living Expenses Are Likely Covered

Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield.

This allowance is paid while you are in school to help with housing and living expenses. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.

Your Books and Supplies Are Likely Covered

The Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a books-and-supplies stipend of up to $1,000 per year. Estimated book and supply costs at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield run about $0, so the stipend covers them in full.

GI Bill® and Tuition Assistance Paid at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield

Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield.

Roughly 40 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $504,835.

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

More Veteran Resources

• Back to San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield Net Price
• Continue to San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield 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.