Fall & Spring Enrollment
The statements below are reflective of VA Educational Benefits Enrollment
| Academic Level | Full Time | ¾ Time | Half Time | Less than ½ Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 12 | 9-11 | 6-8 | LT 6 |
| Graduate | 9 | 7-8 | 4-6 | LT 4 |
| Graduate (Anesthesiology) | 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Doctoral | 6 | 5 | 3 | LT 3 |
| Podiatry | 5 | N/A | 4 | LT 4 |
Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) Information for Chapter 33/Post 9/11 GI Bill Recipients
- The VA will not pay BAH for the break in between terms.
For information on Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) Current Payment Rates visit benefits.va.gov.
| Type of School | MHA Rate |
|---|---|
| Schools in US Territories | E-5 with dependents OHA Rate for school location |
| Exclusively Online Training (No Classroom Instruction) | $894.50 |
| Attending classes at 1/2 time or less | NOT PAYABLE |
| Active Duty Trainee (or transferee spouse of service member | NOT PAYABLE |
Pace Undergraduate & Graduate Students
- Students registered in exclusively online courses, the VA will pay the online rate and not the on-site rate. Please reference the chart above for the most current amount.
- Undergraduate:
- If you register for one online and one on-site classroom course for Term A AND Term B term, you will receive the full MHA for the term.
- If you only register for 3 credits for either the A or B term, you will be considered half time for the term and will not receive the MHA.
- Graduate:
- If you register for one online course (3 credits) AND one on-site classroom course (3 credits) for Term A AND one on-site classroom course (3 credits) Term B term, you will receive the full MHA for the term.
- If you only register for 3 credits for Term A and 3 credits for B, you will be considered half time for the term and will not receive the MHA.