Course Load & Student Status for VA Benefits

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How does it work?

Student Status for VA Benefits is based on monthly course load. The charts below apply to VA Benefit requirements for full, three quarter or half-time benefit levels. The Post 9/11 monthly housing stipend is only payable for a rate of pursuit greater than half-time. Rate of Pursuit is calculated by the Department of Veterans Affairs. This calculation is determined by training level, credits taken in a term and length of term.

Enrollment status charts

Please note: The charts below do not apply to Federal Student Aid (FSA). If you are applying for Federal Student Aid, there is a different enrollment status standard for determining aid eligibility.
8 Week Term Course Load Status
6+ Credit Hours Full-Time
5 Credit Hours Three-Quarter Time
4 Credit Hours Three-Quarter Time
3 Credit Hours Half-Time
2 Credit Hours Less than Half-Time
16 Week Term Course Load Status
12+ Credit Hours Full-Time
9 Credit Hours Three-Quarter Time
6 Credit Hours Half-Time
4 Credit Hours Less than Half-Time
3 Credit Hours Less than Half-Time
7 Week Term Course Load Status
3+ Credit Hours Full-Time
8 Week Term Course Load Status
6+ Credit Hours Full-Time
5 Credit Hours Three-Quarter Time
4 Credit Hours Three-Quarter Time
3 Credit Hours Half-Time
2 Credit Hours Less than Half-Time
16 Week Term Course Load Status
9 Credit Hours Full-Time
6 Credit Hours Three-Quarter Time
3 Credit Hours Half-Time

Get In Touch

Have questions about course load and VA Benefit requirements as a military or military-affiliated student? Our dedicated Military Outreach team is here to support you.

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