Course Load & Student Status for VA Benefits

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.
or call us at 910.775.4438
Send us a message and one of our counselors will get back to you.