Enrollment Certification

 

 

 

VA benefits are based on the number of credit hours taken per semester and the length of the enrolled term:

How many credits are considered full time for VA Education Benefits?

16 Week Session 8 Week Session 6 Week Session 4 Week Session Pay Status Equivalent
Credit Hours 12 6 4 3 Full Time
9 4 3 2 ¾ time
7 3 2.5 1.5 > ½ time
6 2 1 1 < ½ time = No BAH

Note: Post 9/11 Education Benefit pays to the nearest 10% of the student status. For example, if you are considered ¾ time (75%) the VA will pay 80% of the full-time BAH rate.