California State University Maritime Academy G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

How Much of Cal Maritime's Tuition Will the G.I. Bill® Cover?

How much will you pay to attend California State University Maritime Academy? Below you can review how much of your expenses at Cal Maritime the GI Bill® will cover.

Do I Really Need to do Research About the G.I. Bill®?

Did you know that G.I. Bill® funding has a cap? Below you'll find out if the entire cost of attendance at Cal Maritime is covered. This data varies for each school so be sure to check out G.I. Bill® information for each school you're interested in!

Veterans Typically Attend California State University Maritime Academy for no More Than $1,177

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend California State University Maritime Academy should not be more than $1,177.

Veteran Sticker Price	$31,869
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits	$30,692
Total Out Of Pocket	$1,177

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by California State University Maritime Academy 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	$7,116
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*	$7,116
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 Maritime Academy 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 Maritime Academy 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 May Not Be Fully Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what California State University Maritime Academy thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $977. It is possible that your actual living expenses will be covered if you live more frugally than what the college expects.

Off Campus Living Expenses	$23,553
Post-9/11 Benefit	$22,576
Total Out Of Pocket	$977

A MHA of $2,822 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 Maritime Academy estimates your expenses to be ($1,200).

Supplies Expenses	$1,200
Post-9/11 Benefit	$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket	$200

Not Happy With This College? Is California State University Maritime Academy not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.

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